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Battle for Bourtange (Netherlands)
So, today me and my girlfriend and a friend of hers went to see the re-enactment of the Battle for Bourtange (early 19th century). Lot's of things going 'boom', as men generally tend to like, lots of good old-fashioned food and lots of awesome costumes. I made 60 pictures in all, but I'll try to limit myself to the most important!
First, allow me to introduce myself in my daily outfit:
A view of the fort:
Then, on to the battle and the fortress! Lots of Black Watch troops, as well as a fair amount of Gordon Highlanders! Starting with the inspection of the troops by the major of Vlagtwedde.
Troops marching through the streets all day!
And of course I had to bother the poor commander for a picture! Because that's what you do, being a tourist in your own country!
Then there was the battle, lasting approximately 2 hours. Sadly, my camera decided to die on me, but not before I had made some pictures.
And finally, not relating to kilts but a picture I am proud of, even though it is not completely in focus (the blast of the cannons kept shaking my hands, there were a good 15 of them...)
Hope you enjoyed it!
Most men, they'll tell you a story straight through. It won't be complicated, but it won't be interesting either. - Edward Bloom (Big Fish)
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Looks like a fun outing. Thanks for sharing.
Kenneth Mansfield
NON OBLIVISCAR
My tartan quilt: Austin, Campbell, Hamilton, MacBean, MacFarlane, MacLean, MacRae, Robertson, Sinclair (and counting)
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Great Pictures - and what a lot of kilts!
Regards
Chas
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Wow! Great photos. Thank you for those.
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Great photos, looks like it was a FUN day. Thanks for posting 'em.
Santa Wally
Charter member of Clan Claus Society, Clan Wallace Society
C.W. Howard Santa School Alumni
International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas
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Looks like it was a very cool demonstration!
I'm curious about one aspect of their dress. I see that the reenactors are wearing black spats. Is this historically correct?
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If you google black watch 1815, there isn't one picture without dark-coloured spats... I reckon it's alright :P
Most men, they'll tell you a story straight through. It won't be complicated, but it won't be interesting either. - Edward Bloom (Big Fish)
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Thanks for them pics. Must have been a hot day for both the olde troops and the reenactors-regardless of the actual temperatures.
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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 Originally Posted by Tobus
Looks like it was a very cool demonstration!
I'm curious about one aspect of their dress. I see that the reenactors are wearing black spats. Is this historically correct?
Definitely! Great pics...!!
Brian
"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." ~ Benjamin Franklin
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14th May 12, 09:51 AM
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Wow! Looks like a fantastic time to behold, thanks for sharing your photos.
Cheers,
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