Those heartless Frogs wouldn't recognise courage even if it was soused in garlic! I note you haven't published how Poniatowski and Nansouty took a leaf out the 5th Lancers playbook and did a bunk when Ponsonby moved on to Winchester.
Could be the most “rearranged lines” since Maiwand. Oh no, that hasn’t happened yet. Have the 45th made it off that hill yet? I expect they’re a bit nervous about their own gilded pigeon....
Those heartless Frogs wouldn't recognise courage even if it was soused in garlic!
ReplyDeleteI note you haven't published how Poniatowski and Nansouty took a leaf out the 5th Lancers playbook and did a bunk when Ponsonby moved on to Winchester.
It's in print - must be true !
ReplyDeleteRob, the affair at Winchester was merely a tactical rearrangement of our lines!
ReplyDeleteIf you say so GSS!
ReplyDeleteCould be the most “rearranged lines” since Maiwand. Oh no, that hasn’t happened yet. Have the 45th made it off that hill yet? I expect they’re a bit nervous about their own gilded pigeon....
ReplyDeleteNigel, the 45th were tucked away safely in square throughout the whole battle so no worries there!
ReplyDeleteNot fake at all! Moore was a lead magnet and the Frenchies were thrashed. That’s accurate reporting.
ReplyDeleteIf one has to die it is most fortunate if you do pop your clogs doing something you love.
ReplyDeleteGiving the Garlic Eaters a bloody nose for example!