The first assault on the bridge was blown back by canister. The 2nd assault, made by A Company of the Black Watch, was shot apart while trying to cross the barricades.
But the day isn't over yet!
To be continued........
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
If At First
Born and raised in the suburbs of Montreal, 5 years in the Black Watch of Canada Cadets, 5 years at the Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean followed by 4 in the navy. 25 years with CPC in IT simultaneous with 23 years running a boarding kennel. Inherited my love of toy soldiers from my mother's father. Married with a pack of Italian Greyhounds and 3 cats. Prematurely retired and enjoying leisure to game, maintaining our 160 yr old farmhouse and just living.
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Excellent !
ReplyDeleteAlan Tradgardland
Black Watch shot apart? That doesn’t sound right, great photo though!
ReplyDeleteWhat carnage, in a fun kind of way.
ReplyDeleteRoss Mac,
ReplyDeleteThis looks like it was a very enjoyable battle to fight, with lots of incidents making it even more memorable.
All the best,
Bob
Wha' ha' The Forty-Second! Fantastic stuff, Ross!
ReplyDeleteEric