Selkirk Highlanders
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Selkirk Highlanders of Georgia and the Carolinas | |
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Active | 1862 June 17 – 9 May 1866 |
Country | Republic of Concordia |
Branch | Concordian Republican Army |
Type | Highland Line Infantry |
Size | 1 Division |
Garrison/HQ | Fort Penderton, North Carolina |
Nickname(s) | The Selkies |
Motto(s) | Buaidh no bas ("Conquer or Die") |
Engagements | Concordian Civil War |
Commanders | |
Division Commander | Maj. Gen. Lucius Archibald Selkirk |
Insignia | |
Divisional Tartan |
The Selkirk Highlanders of Georgia and the Carolinas, also known simply as the Selkirk Highlanders, were a highland regiment of the Republican Army of Concordia. It was formed by Lucius Archibald Selkirk, with the combination comprised of the 63rd and 70th Georgia, 24th North Carolina, and the 17th South Carolina Infantry Regiments.
History
The 3rd Selkirk Highlanders have encountered the Black Watch during the Battle of Kingston Heights, to which they have been outmatched by the sheer firepower of the latter. This made them sustain 40% casualties, causing them to retreat.