Two-and-a-half centuries after their military ancestors fought and died in two 18th century North American wars, members of the British army’s Scottish regiment will embark on a 340-mile canoe trip that will trace the water route many of their forbearers travelled. They plan to arrive in Manhattan on Sept. 10, in time for ceremonies marking the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Camping at historic sitesAlong the way, they’ll camp at New York historic sites where Scottish soldiers serving alongside the British fought during the American Revolution and the French and Indian War, part of the Seven Years’ War. At Stillwater, on the upper Hudson, a Scottish regiment was among the British force that surrendered to the Americans after the Battles at Saratoga in 1777, during the Revolutionary War. The two Highland regiments fared much better there, with the Revolutionary War’s largest battle ending in a victory for British forces.

Source: The Hindu August 22, 2016 05:57 UTC