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A cardigan is a type of sweater, or jumper, that buttons or zips down the front, as opposed to a pullover. It was popularized by James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan, the Hero of Balaclava, who commanded the famed, doomed Light Brigade of the British Army during the Crimean War.
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Was Rambo a real person?
No, he is a character in a movie. There was a man named John Rambo who fought in Vietnam. But he died in the war. The character was not based on him.
What were the names of the british soldiers that took part in world war 1?
They were nick-named 'Tommies'.
Was the Sherman tank named after William Tecumseh Sherman?
Yes, he was a Civil war General, fought for the union. Pretty chill. [edit] The British 'christened' the M4 'Sherman' following a trend of naming US built tanks after U.S. civil war generals. Also the 'Lee' and 'Grant'... the names were quickly adopted by U.S. forces.
What is Another name for sharpsberg?
I presume you mean the battle of Sharpsburg. The answer is Antietam. The Confederates generally named the battles they fought after the nearest town whereas the Federals usually named battles for the nearest body of water. There were many exceptions to this practice.
What nation had first naval vessel named Enterprise and when?
The first ship to be named 'Enterprise' was the French ship L'Entreprise. It was captured by the British Royal Navy in 1705 and renamed as HMS Enterprise.
What was the crimean war named after?
The "Crimea" the place where the war was fought.
Why did the British fight the French in the French and Indian War?
The French and the British fought for the land in the the new land or the us. If you also want to know why the French and Indian war is named that way, then i can answer it as well. The war was named that why not only because the French and The Natives fought with each other but because some Indians fought against the French.
Who invented the balaclava?
the balaclava is named after the town of Balaklava in Crimea. During the Crimean War, the caps were knitted in Britain and sent over to the British troops to protect them from the bitter cold climate, which they were not used to. The balaclava is also referred to as a "monkey cap."
Who was mt ranier named after?
Mount Rainier was named after Rear Admiral Peter Rainier, a British naval officer who fought against the French in the late 1700s. The mountain was initially called "Mount Tahoma" by the indigenous tribes in the area.
Woher hat die sturmmaske ihren namen?
Woher hat die Sturmmaske ihren Namen? translates as where did the balaclava get its name from?The balaclava was a knitted head covering first issued to British troops during the Crimean War (1853-1856). It was named after the nearby town of Balaclava).
What is Locarno's stable name?
Ellen Whitaker's show jumper Locarno 62 is nick named Larry
How many british kings were named edward?
There have been eight British kings named Edward.
How many of british monarchs are named elizabeth?
Only two British Monarchs have been named Elizabeth.
Why is a cardigan called a cardigan?
During the Crimean war, there was a British military leader named Lord Cardigan. He was the one who led his countrymen into the charge of the light brigade. This was a foolish battle and he lost most of his men, but he wore a garment that had no collar, was long sleeved and buttoned down the front. When he returned to London textile workers began making a garment with the same characteristics. They called it The Cardigan.
How did Raglan New Zealand get its name?
Raglan was named in 1858 after Field Marshal FitzRoy James Henry Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan, who had died three years earlier. He commanded British forces in the Crimean War and was the officer whose unclear orders led to the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade.
Who named the province of British Columbia?
It was named by Queen Victoria.
How were battles named?
Oftentimes they are named for the location the battle was fought, such as Britain, Hastings, Shiloh, Gettysburg, and the Alamo.
