Anniversary of two battles today
On the 11th May 1745, the French defeated the British at the Battle of Fontenoy during the War of the Austrian Succession. That was the first battle when Highland troops - the Black Watch - fought for the British crown in Europe. The French called them Highland Furies.
On the 11th May 1858 General Rose, another Highlander, won the Battle of Koonch against the Indian Mutineers. Vastly outnumbered, as usual, , Rose defeats Tantia Topee, one of the enemy's top generals. Rose is forgotten now.
On the 11th May 1858 General Rose, another Highlander, won the Battle of Koonch against the Indian Mutineers. Vastly outnumbered, as usual, , Rose defeats Tantia Topee, one of the enemy's top generals. Rose is forgotten now.
80-89, F
