George II was Dettingen in Flanders vs those pesky French
a battle remembered for George's role but one best forgotten in every other aspect. Particularly by the Cavalry and Guards.
But it is, I believe, where we get the 'Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes' line from.
/geek off.
Posted By: CWC on April 30th 2020 at 22:53:00
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