The Battle of Minden

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The Battle of Minden
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Posted on August 1, 2025 at 16:58:04 by vince moran

not know much of history,I asked my artificial friend
why the British were fighting this Historic battle,why were they there?
so he told me:
Seven Years' War: The Battle of Minden was a significant engagement in this global conflict (1756�1763), which pitted Great Britain and its allies (Prussia, Hanover) against France, Austria, and their allies.

Protection of Hanover: King George II of Great Britain was also the Elector of Hanover. France's invasion of Hanover was a direct threat to the British monarch's personal territory and a strategic move to gain an advantage in the war.

Anglo-German Coalition: The British forces were part of a combined army commanded by the Prussian-born Duke Ferdinand of Brunswick. This coalition also included Hanoverian, Hessian, and Prussian troops. Their goal was to counter the French offensive and protect Hanover from capture.

A decisive moment: The battle itself was a major victory for the Allied forces. Famously, a misunderstanding of orders led six British and two Hanoverian infantry battalions to charge head-on into a much larger force of French cavalry. Against all military expectations, the infantry held their ground and repelled the cavalry charges, leading to a decisive victory that secured Hanover and shifted the momentum of the war in that theatre.
Vince

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Re(1): The Battle of Minden - By Geoff Pycroft August 1, 2025 at 18:35:01

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