In his undated letter George De Lacy Evans provided a detailed description of the Battle of Waterloo on Sunday 18th June 1815, and in particular the charge by the British Heavy Cavalry against Comte d'Erlon's Corps: ‘The shock was irresistible. The firng at this point ceased; the smoke cleared away; those masses, a moment before so menacing and conspicuous, and on which all eyes were turned, had disappeared; or left only the traces of a dispersed rabble, flying over the plain. Vast numbers, unable to escape the cavalry, abandoned their arms, and threw themselves on the ground. Here were seen horses trampling down whole ranks, and plunging with difficulty through the bodies; there, a crowd  of French soldiers surrendering as prisoners;  many  defending to the last.’ In addition to the letter the file contains extensive  new genealogical information and details of George De Lacy Evans’ military service. It should also be noted that the contents of this file form part of the on-line archive.

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