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Grenadier of the Foot Guards with grenade and match alight
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Grenadier of the Foot Guards with grenade and match alight
Grenadier of the Foot Guards with grenade and match alight, Battle of Prestonpans (or Battle of Gladsmuir), East Lothian, Scotland, 21 September 1745, during the Jacobite Rising. Date: 1745
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This evocative image captures the intensity and danger of the Battle of Prestonpans, also known as the Battle of Gladsmuir, which took place on September 21, 1745, during the Jacobite Rising in Scotland. The Grenadier of the Foot Guards is depicted in the heat of battle, his expression focused and determined as he prepares to hurl a grenade at the advancing enemy lines. The match is alight, adding an element of urgency and risk to the scene. The Grenadier's uniform, with its red coat, white waistcoat, and bearskin hat, is typical of the British military of the time. He wears a sword at his side, adding to his formidable appearance. The grenade, a common weapon during the 18th century, was a devastating instrument of war, capable of causing widespread destruction and fear. The Battle of Prestonpans was a turning point in the Jacobite Rising, which aimed to restore the exiled Stuart monarchy to the British throne. The Scottish forces, led by James Francis Edward Stuart, also known as the Old Pretender, were able to defeat the British Army under the command of Lord George Murray. The victory boosted morale for the Jacobites and allowed them to march south towards England, ultimately leading to the Battle of Derby and the eventual defeat of the rebellion. This photograph, taken in the 1740s, is a poignant reminder of the intense and often brutal battles that shaped the history of Scotland and Britain during the 18th century.
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