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1. This engagement took place during the French and Indian War. What battle is 'Braddock's Defeat' better known as in North America?
2. Which two British regiments were involved in the battle known as "Braddock's Defeat"?
3. What are believed to be General Braddock's dying words after his only engagement during the French and Indian War?
4. Who was initially blamed for Braddock's defeat?
5. During the First Afghan War in 1842, what did the British consider the least of their problems in Afghanistan?
6. During the First Afghan War when MacNaghten was murdered, what did the British do?
7. What shameful act did Elphinstone do during the withdrawal from Kabul?
8. Which British regiment made a final stand at Gandamak during the First Afghan War?
9. Who was the only survivor to have escaped the massacre of Elphinstone's column at Gandamak?
10. During the Crimean War, what was unusual about the Balaclava battle honour?
11. The phrase and nickname, 'thin red line' is attributed to which regiment at Balaclava?
12. Which British regiment bore the brunt of the casualties at Maiwand?
13. What was the 66th's regimental mascot's name?
14. What were Lord Chelmsford's words when he discovered that the camp at Isandlwana had been wiped out?
15. What eventually became of the colours of 24th during the fighting at Isandlwana?
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