The Jolly Die-Hards - British Army Song

“The Jolly Die-Hards“ regimental song of the 57th (west middlesex) regiment of foot. The phrase die hard was first used during the Battle of Albuera (1811) in the Peninsular War. During the battle, Lieutenant-Colonel William Inglis of the 57th (West Middlesex) Regiment of Foot was wounded by canister shot. Despite his injuries, Inglis refused to retire from the battle but remained with the regimental colours, encouraging his men with the words “Die hard 57th, die hard!“ as they came under intense pressure from a French attack. The ’Die Hards’ subsequently became the West Middlesex’s regimental nickname. This song was requested by 99IronDuke who has a great political/historical channel