Battle of Fleurus:

Modern Photos of Battlefield

by Todd Fisher

View from Heppignies

Left is north, right is east.

Left side: Remnants of French artillery position
Center Kaunitz advanced over this ground.
Right side: Wangeries, with Fleurus in the background.

Approach to Lambusart

Photographed from Northeast. Archduke Charles attacked over this ground.

Remains of the Windmill at Fleurus

An observation point for Jourdan, Luxembourg, and Napoleon. The monument remembers the three French victories: Luxembourg in 1690, Jourdan in 1794, and Napoleon in 1815 (Ligny).

More Fleurus


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