Epic battle: how heroic British infantry soldiers took on French cavalry and won
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- The colours worn by the Royal Anglian Regiment have long stood as a representation of the bravery of the British soldier, with its roots being forged in the Seven Years War.
The Battle of Minden, which took place 265 years ago on 1 August 1759, saw a mistake in command put infantry soldiers against heavy French cavalry.
Despite the odds, and fears that the order would sign the death warrants for hundreds of men, the infantry overcame their enemy and won the day.
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Although I am a foreigner (🇯🇵Japanese), I am proud of them as a citizen of the same constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy.
Former infantry soldier. Proud and capable looking bunch of lads there. Nice to see. (Great to see beards allowed btw). Well done fellas, you’re a credit to Great Britain 🇬🇧
Britian has a proud martial tradition may it continue
Outstanding guys tradition is everything.
Schön zu sehen , dies ist meine Heimatstadt , ich komme jedoch aus dem Ort am Rand von Minden , Ortsteil Meißen , schön zu sehen . Danke , ich arbeitete für das 28.EngrRgt Hameln Station Paderborn Garrisson, als Acw im Germany Guard Service für 17 Jahre bis 2014.
One of the French cavalry regiments at the battle of Minden was the elite "Maison du Roy". They were totally whacked.
Hey BFBS 👊🏼
An enjoyable video with real insight.
It's a sad day when we don't learn something... and I did, so thank you for sharing 👍🏻
It's always important to recognise a corp or regiments deeds, from the past, as it shows the journey of how they became to be today, and pays homage to our forbears.
Moreover, knowing your roots makes you stronger and when we face a new challenge or conflict, we band of brothers, feel the spirit of the regiment, that runs through us...
Some of the best years of your life.
Hang tough! 💪🏼
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Not quite accurate. The British infantry broke the cavalry, not just defensive! The French general thought they were mad.
Served in Royal Navy but the Anglians are my local regiment
Honi soit qui mal y pense
Happy Minden Day
Thanks for the update
An Excellent little Snapshot of History here. The PRIDE is REAL and The REASON JUST. God Bless you all!
back in the day they were the Vikings, Poachers and Pompadours👍
Poachers I knew in Celle & Vikings I met around '92 they were in Colchester
Good lads
Vikings, Poachers and Steelbacks now, the Pompadours were the old 3rd Regular Bn, The 5th Bn (Army Reserve) is now known as the 3rd Bn, but they kept the 5th Bn's Steelback's name to retain that former regiments history
@@wilksta156 yes of course. I couldn't remember the reserve battalion's nickname
The Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, now part of the Rifles, had a rose incorporated into their cap badge so they commemorated the battle of Minden all the time and not just on 1st August
Lancashire Fusiliers at Minden.
Bravo
Battle of Minden is also one reason why the reason why 1st of August became Yorkshire day due to the KOYLI's Valour that day.
“ALL THE FOURS”
I was born in Hampshire, the Battle of Minden was also celebrate there when I was a child. Different Regiment though!
I know someone who seved in the Hampshire Regiment and they celebrate Minden day. It is a very big thing for them.
Yep formerly the Royal Hampshire regiment and the tradition is followed on by the Princess of Wales's Royal regiment
I was wondering how long it will be before there are complaints about some of the battle honours, which are often in foreign countries and involve violence against foreigners ?
Don't give them ideas !
Former Viking, what’s with the beards??? Only time we were allowed was when I was sailing to the Falklands on board ship.😮
There was a Change of Regulations to Allow Facial for Religious Reasons. These Soldiers are Allowed to "Grow" for their own reasons.
England hat die besten Soldaten! Heute auch noch!
O_o :-D
Ditch the beards. They look like trawlermen who've been at sea for months. And what's with the combats? No No2's in the stores?
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Brave men indeed. But that was back when Britain was major world power. Now it is second-rate nation that cowers behind the US like rest of Europe.
Celebrated Minden Day with the Vikings in 1976 whilst attached to them from The Poachers. A great day. However, do not like to see beards being displayed. The pioneer sergeant has lost his uniqueness.
What's with all the facial hair? Genuine question 🤔
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Dont look right seeing our soldiers with beards.......... anyway if it makes em happy ( not avin to ave the hassle of a Chas n Dave every morning ) then good for them !!!!
Are beards allowed now in the army? THat's a great step in the right direction!
Do they have special gas-masks that fit over them ?
They are very handy also to hold on to ....as was discovered in the 18 hundreds, which is why they moustaches became more popular...@user-xs1yx9tc9m
You celebrate the brave British soldier, but that was nearly 300 years ago. These day you can only recruit snowflakes, not really the same soldiers. 🤣🤣🤣
womp womp I'm sure your signing up right now to make the change then
And you know this how?