Josh Clark
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And it turned out that the Highlanders were successful in attacking the Russian cavalry.
I'm sorry, the Highlanders were standing the ground to defend Kadikoy, and it was the Russian cavalry that was rushing at them.
The Highlanders fired on them.
There was a volley of musket or bullets, I guess.
And the Russians were like, oh, no.
And they turned left.
And when they turned left, they exposed their flank.
And the Highlanders fired again and really just messed the Russian cavalry up and just caused disarray.
And they had to retreat.
So it was a really good stand.
So much so that, like, these guys, like you said, they're legendary now, in part because of this battle.
And I guess I should probably say, I think I'm, am I saying cavalry?
So cavalry is the horseback troops.
I know all about that.
Not about Calvary.
The Catholics don't pay attention to that for some reason.