1st August
Today is Minden Day.
On this day in 1759 British infantry advanced against a force of French cavalry.
As they went they plucked roses from the hedgerows and put them in their hats.
They won a great victory in what became known as The Seven Years War.
Ever since on 1st August roses have been presented to The Minden Six, the regiments who took part.
Today their names have been swallowed in in the modern amalgamations, but the tradition remains.
So here's to "The men who fought at Minden" and their "anarchistic bombs":-))
On this day in 1759 British infantry advanced against a force of French cavalry.
As they went they plucked roses from the hedgerows and put them in their hats.
They won a great victory in what became known as The Seven Years War.
Ever since on 1st August roses have been presented to The Minden Six, the regiments who took part.
Today their names have been swallowed in in the modern amalgamations, but the tradition remains.
So here's to "The men who fought at Minden" and their "anarchistic bombs":-))
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Aug 02, 2012 08:08AM
Wonderful little blurb from history. Thank you for writing this.
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You're welcome. I love these little traditions and quirks. Stick around, there will be more:-))DM wrote: "Wonderful little blurb from history. Thank you for writing this."
