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One of the most lop-sided military encounters in history took place today in 1746. At Culloden Moor, 'Bonnie' Prince Charlie, the Young Pretender was defeated by an English Army under William, Duke of Cumberland. The Highlanders were outnumbered and outgunned, with no cavalry and virtually no artillery. They were also cold, exhausted and starving before the fight began. As a result of Cumberland's victory the Jacobite threat to the English throne was over and the English named a flower after him - Sweet William. Not to be outdone in the horticultural stakes, the Scots named a weed after him - Stinking Billy.
