NAM.1971-02-33-528-8

The Earl of Uxbridge leading a charge of cavalry at the Battle of Waterloo, his right leg has just been struck by a cannon ball. One of 16 lithographs by J Atkinson depicting incidents of British bravery during the late campaigns on the continent. Graphically illustrated in a series of drawings on stone. The caption reads, ‘Foremost in the list of Heroes who immortalized their names on the plains of Waterloo must be placed that of the Earl of Uxbridge. He commanded the cavalry on that eventful day and in person headed their irresistible charges, animating by his example not only those under his immediate command but the whole army who witnessed the enterprising gallantry of his conduct. Towards the close of the day he was struck by a cannon ball, almost the last fired, which shattered his right leg and made immediate amputation necessary. On his return to England he received the thanks of the House & was created Marquis of Anglesea’. Associated with Napoleonic Wars, Waterloo (1815).

Waterloo, Battle of, 1815 (Napoleonic Wars, Waterloo 1815)