George II at Dettingen


Although the King made himself unpopular by favouring his Hanoverian troops over the British and his thoughtless treatment of the Earl of Stair, he was not lacking in courage. He dismounted and exhorted the infantry to fight with determination, leading them forward on foot. He was 59 years old at the time of the battle.


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