The Battle of Minden with Ewan Carmichael
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- Historic Studios
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- Fri 01 Aug 2025
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In this episode of Prime & Load!, we’re diving into one of the iconic battles of the Seven Years’ War: the Battle of Minden, fought on August 1, 1759. British and Hanoverian infantry faced elite French cavalry—and won—by walking straight at them.
Our guest this week is, author, historian, and retired General, Ewan Carmichael. Together with Alex and Andrew, Ewan helps unpack the battle’s bizarre tactical execution, the infamous “Minden Roses,” and how resilient British and German infantry saved the Allied army from disaster.
Was this a fluke, or a feat of discipline? Why did British infantry advance unsupported? And what does Minden tell us about coalition command and battlefield control in the mid-18th century?
Referenced Materials
Like a Brazen Wall, The Battle of Minden, 1759, and its Place in the Seven Years War, by Ewan Carmichael
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General Recommended Reading
The Military Experience in the Age of Reason, By Christopher Duffy
Infantry in Battle 1733-1783, By Alexander Burns
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