17263-C
Consignment
This is a Consignment sale piece we are offering. It comes in its original box and is in like new condition.
W. Britain's #17263 Field Marshal von Blücher - Matte Finish
With the return of Napoleon from exile in 1815, Blücher
resumed command of all the Prussians in the low countries. He met Napoleon at
Ligny on June 16, 1815 and suffered defeat. During the battle, he was unhorsed
and wounded but managed to make an adventurous escape. Two days later, after
evading pursuing French forces, Blücher made the timely juncture with
Wellington's British forces. This resulted in victory at Waterloo.
After this distinguished military career, he retired to his estate and died on
September 12,1819. Although rough and ill-educated, Blücher was a man of
courage and common sense. His soldiers nicknamed him "Old Forward".