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The table on which the Treaty was signed with the French invasion force 23 February 1797.
(Photo credits: Tristram Denyer)
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The table on which the Treaty was signed with the French invasion force 23 February 1797.
(Photo credits: Tristram Denyer)
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For their part in resisting the invasion & taking the surrender, the Pembrokeshire Yeomanry were awarded the Battle Honour "FISHGUARD".
The last Battle Honour to be awarded for action in Britain & the only Yeomanry unit to have gained one on home ground.
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The British (reserve - modern term) response, included, the Pembrokeshire Militia, the Fishguard & Newport Volunteer Infantry, the the Pembroke Yeomanry Cavalry, groups of Naval gunners.
Additionally local civilians armed themselves against the French (Irish led) invasion.
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Best of luck Tom! Hope it goes really well!
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No, he was Guy Carelton.
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Thank you, same here, I'm excited, maybe more than anyone.
But this should be well worth a watch, I hope.
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Thank you very much!
Places you will recognise I hope!?
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Thank you, it'll mean long days & lots of work.
But hopefully really worth it.
Lots of planning has gone into it already, since we booked tickets back in the autumn.
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No gimmicks, we're not academics, what we are is passionate about the history & want to bring that to a new series.
Using drone footage, hopefully some reenactors, by being in the locations where those battles happened.
I know with Redcoat History's we'll be a great team.
Begins March 2025.
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*next month
Though time will fly past until we start!
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Short answer, yes please.
To me, Warhammer is/was Old World.
I'd love to see more of it.
Especially lore & battle reports.
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Oh a lovely part of tbe world, you were lucky. I visit often now.
That is is, the wee village of Tibbermuir, the Kirk there Was where Montrose stopped in the morning.
In the city centre there's a plaque to the milita who fell that day, but that's about it.
A very unknown battle really!
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Oh damn, so sorry to hear that chap!
Take it easy, rest up, your health is most important.
And get well soon!!
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Just under, 11 months now.
Loving Scotland itself, looking forward to the spring, but don't mind the mild winter with sunshine & easy access to snow, but none here.
Dog is great & many adventures planned.
And how about you?
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We will see, skilled at riding (horses, not an innuendo, although it was mentioned...) & good at languages, maybe he will be a diplomat? Travel a lot?
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You too Ricky, followed back! 😃
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On the anniversary of Black Bob's funeral at Cuidad Rodrigo, I have uploaded a video I recorded showing the location, in the Lesser Breach of the seige.
I'm looking forward to returning soon... watch this space.
youtu.be/hI6x2bomrts?...
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Major-General Robert Craufurd (5 May 1764 – 23 January 1812) buried in the Lesser Breach of Cuidad Rodrigo, on the outer approach.
On the inside there is a memorial plaque, the area recently refurbished & landscaped, making it a poignant place to remember.
@graemecallister.bsky.social NRWGC
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Ahhh. I think Napoleon's invasion was much the same, strike & 100 days to fill, strict deadline.
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The French claim, somewhat more dubiously that a charge was ordered & the Regiment of Hussars attacked in force.
The Dutch had been ordered to offer no resistance on the 21st Jan.
It is likely a parlay took place.
It has led to some of the most spectacular images of the era.
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Oh that's stunning!
What was the trip this time?
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Actually grabs the seige & the sheer horror of seiges quite well!
The main focus os Badajoz, which was on a much bigger scale of Cuidad Rodrigo.
As ever I'm a huge Sharpe fan, but there are fictional elements to make it work.
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The site of the Greater Breach, where the British & allied troops stormed in, after a fierce bombardment, and caused such havoc inside the city.
The breach & the city must have been a hell on Earth that night.
youtube.com/shorts/zzsLn...
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Sir John Moore was fatally wounded leading his troops. Born 17 November 1761 he was buried in the ramparts of Corunna;
'Not a drum was heard, not a funeral note,
As his corse to the rampart we hurried;
Not a soldier discharged his farewell shot
O’er the grave where our hero we buried.'
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The 23rd Welch Fusiliers closing the gates of Corunna January 1809, locking the city gates, they delayed the French advance so the British force could embark back to Britain, many regiments would return in the Spring.
Keys held in Caernarfon🗝️
royalwelchfusiliersmuseum.blogspot.com/2016/07/keys-o
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It hasn't been a great day...