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#188: Bonnie Prince Charlie

English Learning for Curious Minds

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The Battle of Coloden

The Jacobite army were mainly Catholics from the highlands of Scotland but also some Scottish Protestants and a small number of English and Irish. Bonnie Prince Charlie's forces were virtually all foot soldiers, armed with some rifles and around 7,000 in number. The disparity in the two armies' strength was all the greater because of what happened in the 24 hours before the battle. Charles attempted a surprise night attack on the government forces. Each regiment had been given large amounts of brandy to celebrate their commander's 25th birthday - so they would be drunk at Coloden.

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