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3 unusual facts about Hendrik Detmers


Hendrik Detmers

At the start of the Battle of Waterloo the Dutch Third Division was placed in reserve on the right wing of the Allied Army under general Lord Hill.

After the expedition came to nothing he joined the King's Dutch Brigade, a regiment in British service founded by, and under command of, the Hereditary Prince.

He was promoted to colonel the same year and put in command of the 1st Brigade of the 3rd Division (general Chassé commanding).



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