The colours worn by the Royal Anglian Regiment have long stood as a representation of the bravery of the British soldier, with its roots being forged in the Seven Years War.
The Battle of Minden, which took place 265 years ago on 1 August 1759, saw a mistake in command put infantry soldiers against heavy French cavalry.
Despite the odds, and fears that the order would sign the death warrants for hundreds of men, the infantry overcame their enemy and won the day.
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