Number of PB competitions

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Re: 2008 Worlds Final Results

A very good day for the PNW and BCPA bands

Big Congrats to SFU !!

Keith Highlanders...

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Re: Waterloo

Dave,

Ha, that's good. Yes - this thread has certainly become fairly convoluted. Pretty interesting where...

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Re: Waterloo

When I was around 6 yrs old we moved from Wilmington Del. to Norfolk VA. One day my father brought home a couple of those...

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Re: Which regiment is in this WWI photo?

The Pipers of Seaforth Highlanders of Canada wear similar sporrans. Also the 72nd Batt. CEF cap...

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Re: Waterloo

Sonofsomerled -

Before your wife totally writes off the poor French for being ungrateful over WW 2- please remind...

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I'm sure this topic has been address before but I was curious to see an updated sampling of what the typical number of band competitions most forum members...

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Re: Waterloo

The rifles used by the Rifle Brigade, 5/60th, and the King's German Legion rifle units was the Baker Rifle. It was very...

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Re: Waterloo

Anyone interested in the battle should read "The Waterloo Campaign The German Victory" by Peter Peter Hofschroer....

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Re: Waterloo

Brian,

I may be wrong but I think the incident you mentioned actually happened on the British side and the quote...

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Re: Waterloo

You're correct Chris, as the 19th century progressed the greater range of rifled firearms put cavalry at a real disadvantage...

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Re: Waterloo

Both the French and Polish lancers could be pretty brutal. During the battle of Albuera ( 16, May 1811 ) the Polish lancers...

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Re: Waterloo

Iain,

That's right - I couldn't remember if it was the BW or the Camerons who lost their CO. It was a pretty...

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Mario-

Thanks for the great post and photos. The second picture is from a painting of the B/W in action at...

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Re: Distinctive American Highland Dress???

PMT
I agree with your comment on dressing accordingly to represent our Scottish heritage...

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During the South African war the slouch hat gradually replaced the 'foreign service...