Posts Tagged ‘St. Crispin Day’

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Sunday Open Thread: Henry V Edition

by Publius

Today, in 1413, Henry V became King of England. Hmmm…interesting considering what we’re facing today on the Hill. Good excuse to revisit this:

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Sunday Open Thread: St. Crispin Day Edition

by Publius

Today is St. Crispin Day, anniversay of the Battle of Agincourt, fought in 1415. The outnumbered English, employing superior technology and tactics, destroyed an overwhelming French force.

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Today is also the anniversary of the Charge of the Light Brigade, from the Battle of Balaclava in 1854.