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Today former and serving members of The 1st Battal

Today former and serving members of The 1st Battalion celebrate the Battle of Minden 1759.

France invaded Hanover in 1757 and made significant advances. Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick initially had some success in driving the French back, but by July 1759 they had advanced again to a very strong defensive position around Minden (north-western Germany). Ferdinand, his Hanoverians reinforced by a large British contingent, deceived the French as to his intentions and they moved forward in the early hours of 1 August, only to find themselves exposed to the entire allied army. Although it was the result of an incorrect order, six battalions of British infantry and two Hanoverian battalions advanced against the entire French cavalry, and by their steadfastness, discipline and marksmanship survived six charges, then the onslaught of an infantry force, wreaking such havoc that the enemy fled in panic and confusion. Counter-attacks were given the same treatment, and by the end of the day the French were in full retreat. The allied force had achieved a great victory.

As the British battalions passed through gardens on the morning of the battle, the soldiers picked rose and wore them in their caps. The senior of those battalions, in the forefront of the action, was the 12th Regiment of Foot, later to become the Suffolk Regiment. The 12th was awarded the battle honour 'Minden', as were other British battalions. The custom grew up of wearing red and yellow roses in the headdress on Minden Day each year, and of placing rose wreaths on the Colours and drums if they are on parade.

Minden Day was always strongly commemorated by the Suffolk Regiment, and this tradition was handed down to the 1st East Anglian Regiment then to the 1st Battalion of the Royal Anglian Regiment who today ensure that, wherever they are, it is a day of great celebration.

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1 Royal Anglian Infanteers training to deploy to J

1 Royal Anglian Infanteers training to deploy to Jordan on a multi national exercise.

Watch this space for more insight to an overseas exercise in the British Army.

#ExEAGERLION #jordan #army #soldier #royalanglianregiment #army

Brilliant day for the 2nd Battalion and their fami

Brilliant day for the 2nd Battalion and their families on Talavera day, with QPJMs presented by; former Cottesmore Station Commander, Col (retd) Richard Chesterfield, Col (retd) Robert Blomfield, Northamptonshire County Colonel, former CSM C ‘Northamptonshire’ Coy, Mr. Richard York and @rutlandlordlieutenant

#Talavera #QPJM #RoyalAnglian #FamilyRegiment #Infantry

The ‘Heroes of Talavera’ The 1st Bn, 48th sto

The ‘Heroes of Talavera’

The 1st Bn, 48th stood firm as men rushed through their intervals, then closing, prepared to meet the enemy mass which loomed out of the haze straight at them with bayonets fixed. It is during one of these actions, Lt Col Donellan was mortally wounded, his dying words to the Battalion Second in Command; “Maj Middlemore, you have the honour of leading the 48th in the charge!”

For their actions that day, The 48th were awarded the single privilege of being the only regiment permitted to include the word Talavera on their badge, buttons and accoutrements.

The Poachers remember their forebears, The 48th of Foot, in The Northamptonshire Regiment as they marched on, to commemorate the Battle of Talavera.

The battle honour of Talavera is proudly carried on the collar badges of the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment and Battalion’s colours today.

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A busy year for #ThePoachers so far, here’s some

A busy year for #ThePoachers so far, here’s some of the highlights

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