The Ottoman forces initially resisted the Russian assaults, but lacking support they were eventually forced to retreat. The battle began with a Russian artillery and infantry attack on the Ottoman forts that formed Balaclava’s first line of defense.
The term “thin red line” originated during the Crimean War when British Sutherland Highlanders 93rd Regiment, aided by a small force of Royal Marines and some Turkish infantrymen, routed a Russian cavalry charge at the Battle of Balaclava on October 25, 1854. Patriot Wood’s Thin Red Line Wood Flag integrates the prominent red stripe of the Thin Red Line emblem into a black-and-white version of the American flag for a beautiful and symbolic combination. So, what does that mean for firefighters?Īt it’s essence, the Thin Red Line is a symbol used by fire departments to show respect for firefighters injured and killed in the line of duty. What you may not know is that the Thin Blue Line emblem also gave birth to the the "Thin Red Line," which refers to the fire department. If you’ve been a Patriot Wood customer for long, you probably know that one of our most popular wood flags is the Thin Blue Line Wood Flag commemorating fallen law enforcement officers and symbolizing the relationship of law enforcement in the community as the protectors of civilians from criminal elements.
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