Historical art print of
the Battle of Minden by Historical military artist Brian Palmer, only available
form Cranston Fine arts. Seven Years War art prints of the 12th
(Suffolk Regiment) at the Battle of Minden.
The
12th (Suffolk Regiment) at the Battle of Minden. 1st August 1759 by Brian Palmer.
During the Seven Years War (1756 - 63) a large French army of 52,000
men commanded by Marshal Contades moved from the Rhine to take Minden and
threaten the Electorate of Hanover, one of Britain's allies in the
war. Ferdinand of Brunswick commanding an allied army consisting of
British, Brunswick, Hanoverians and Hessen - Cassell troops numbering
42,000 stood in their way. The battle began at first light with the
allies forming up in 8 columns preparing to advance. Due to a
misunderstanding of orders two brigades, which included the 12th, went
into the attack before the rest of the line had properly formed.
With drums beating and colors flying they launched a frontal attack on
French cavalry, and against all odds hled firm and threw them back in
confusion. By this time the rest of the infantry had arrived in
support and the French army was routed. Minden is remarkable for
this unique attack by infantry in line against a mass of cavalry.
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