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The Battle of Dettingen, 1743

Marking the 275th anniversary of the Battle of Dettingen, Sophie Stathi of the National Army Museum discusses the battle’s significance. On 27 June 1743, King George II commanded the British Army against the French at Dettingen. It was the last time a reigning British monarch would personally lead troops into battle.

The battle was fought in southern Germany during the War of the Austrian Succession (1740-48). George’s victory there was famously celebrated by Handel in his composition, ‘Dett
11.30am - 12.30pm
Free, booking recommended
National Army Museum Royal Hospital Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 4HT
Fri 29 Jun 2018
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