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Old 08-08-2011, 08:42 PM   #72 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Old Mechanic View Post
Actually it refers to the Maryland line in the Revolutionary War that saved the Continental Army from total defeat and capture when Washington was retreating from the British in what Is now New York. Washington himself recognised their contribution and the fact that they had saved his Bacon and probably the Revolution as well.

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You are correct Old Mechanic and those men were Patriots.

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