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Originally posted by dave lukins View Post
Actually, today he would have been trying to break out....today is the 227th anniversary of the day the British asked for terms of surrender...this Friday is the 227th Anniversary of the surrender.
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Correct Sir, today he would have been tried for War crimes.Originally posted by Albany Rifles View PostLeave a comment:
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I'm actually have to admit to participating in at least two tours of Yorktown by British Army units in my dim distant past...if I recall correctly, elements of 4 Yorkshire Volunteers and 5 Royal Anglians (TA units) in '90 and '95...Originally posted by Albany Rifles View PostI am ASHAMED at all of the Americans on the WAB!!!!
What next, a tour of Yorktown Battelfield by the British Army?!?!?!?Leave a comment:
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Banastre TarletonOriginally posted by dave lukins View PostTalking of Yorktown
After the surrender the American and French officers entertained the British officers to dinner, other than --------(last name) with whom the Americans refused to eat, due to the atrocities committed by his troops in North and South Carolina.
Who was the univited person?
He held the position on the north side of the York River (Gloucester Point) during the siege.
I haven't been to Yorktown Battlefield since Saturday (took my Scout Troop!)Leave a comment:
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Talking of Yorktown
After the surrender the American and French officers entertained the British officers to dinner, other than --------(last name) with whom the Americans refused to eat, due to the atrocities committed by his troops in North and South Carolina.
Who was the univited person?Leave a comment:
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I just sprayed coffee all over my office!Originally posted by tankie View PostI was gonna say , with the missis .
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Originally posted by dave lukins View Post
I am ASHAMED at all of the Americans on the WAB!!!!
You guys let a BRIT answer a question about FT Knox!!!!
What next, a tour of Yorktown Battelfield by the British Army?!?!?!?
Dave, its all yours.Leave a comment:
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