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Originally Posted by Disco_Dante
And remember, who won all their wars for them? Damn right it was the Scots. Remember the thin red line!
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Actually, it was generally the lower classes and the downtrodden of the British Isles. The Scots made up a portion of, but not the majority, of the legendary 19th century British 'redcoat' infantry. Many regiments of foot were raised in the 'shires and other parts of England, as well as parts of Ireland.
It is true that Scottish battalions like the Black Watch and the Royal Scots were superb fighting units, but so were other non-Scottish units, like Maitland's 52nd and the 27th Foot (Inniskillings). Let's also not forget the handiness of the King's German Legion, particularly the light cavalry.