There were 4 Irish regiments in Napoleon's army comprised of old "Irish brigade" officers from what was formally the"Clare's dragoons" Irish Brigade and men of the rebellion of '1798. These were later joined by freed polish slaves of the Pussians who were captured troops and United Irishmen who were sold to the Prussians as prisoner laborers after the failed rebellion and were liberated by the French. Irish found themselves fighting on both sides during the peninsular war in Spain
There were 4 Irish regiments in Napoleon's army comprised of old "Irish brigade" officers from what was formally the"Clare's dragoons" Irish Brigade and men of the rebellion of '1798. These were later joined by freed polish slaves of the Pussians who were captured troops and United Irishmen who were sold to the Prussians as prisoner laborers after the failed rebellion and were liberated by the French.
Irish found themselves fighting on both sides during the peninsular war in Spain
So cool,i played it outside and the grackles gathered to listen.
This performance is completely captivating. The footbeats add so much to this exquisite piece. I thank you, mister.
so beautiful. I finally get it!
This is the best version of this song that exists.
@Robert Shorthill gotta find a bagpipe version now
wonderful!
So good! Well done, and thank you for sharing. Amazing art that you put out there. Big respect and beautiful playing.
brilliant
Great video, nice historic orientation, well executed, excellent interpretation and energy. Thank you for sharing your passion with us.
Very, very enjoyable, thank you!
thank you..
I can't stop watching!
Masterpiece!!
This was used by Copeland in Appellation Spring and by Tom Moore of Pumkinhead as Caroline Rua
Appalachian Spring.
Simply Amazing.
And there he got his overthrew...
Play on brother
Barry Lyndon
Was always of the opinion that it was the Retreat from Russia??
Napoleon had lots of victories and retreats.
Aye me too!
Amazing playing from this man.
I've lost count of how many times I've listened to this performance and I'm sure I've got a lot more to go.