- OCWGG

Reserve Corps
Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington

The Brunswick Contingent (Division)
Acting GOC Col Olfermann

This force was formed by the 'Black' Duke of Brunswick and wore black uniforms, hence the nickname, "Black Brunswickers".
It was a mixed force of 8 battalions of infantry, 5 squadrons of cavalry plus 16 guns. The men were mostly recruits.
Part of Wellington's reserve. They were heavily engaged at Quatre-Bras with losses of 846, including the Duke of Brunswick who was killed.
They were initially deployed in reserve at Waterloo about half a mile behind the right/ centre, close to the hamlet of Merbraine.
Later, battalions were moved to the front line. All were involved in resisting French cavalry attacks and the Hussars were used in counterattacks.

Losses at Waterloo 600 (10%).