What impact did the Welsh have on the expansion of the British Empire?

Question

Didn't they win loads or battles in Africa for the Empire or something?

Answer 1

who cares?

Answer 2

The Welsh were always valued as tough and disciplined soldiers.

Welsh regiments have a proud history in combat that goes right back to Welsh Archers at the battle of Agincourt.

The Welsh were prominant in many battles in Africa(particularly against the Zulus and Boers), as well as in India, the Americas, Asia and in both World Wars.

It should also be pointed out that there were huge numbers of Irish and Scottish soldiers in the British forces.

The Irish one is always quite odd, its amazing the sheer number of Irish who fought in the British army, particularly in Wellingtons armies fighting Napoleon.

Answer 3

No more than a source of Labour like the rest of the Country.

Answer 4

RYDYN NI AM ANNIBYNIAETH

ALLAN O'R UNDEB

I FFWRDD GYDA'R DEYRNAS GYFUNOL

WE WANT INDEPENDENCE

OUT OF THE UNION

AWAY WITH THE UNITED KINGDOM

Answer 5

The Twdor dynasty,the main archers at Agincourt,so rebellious,that there are more castles per capita in Wales than the rest of Europe,Aneurin Bevan,coal that enabled the Empire to grow.Is that enough to go on!?

Answer 6

They couldn't win an argument.

Answer 7

that's a good question but i no idea