The Battle of Mandrake Ridge was a major victory for the Chigs in the early part of 2064.
Prelude to the Battle[]
Earth Forces, including the British Coldstream Guards and the US 7th Cavalry Regiment, were deployed to Minerva at the beginning of 2064.
Battle[]
In late February 2064, Earth Forces engaged the Chigs and Silicates at Mandrake Ridge suffering heavy loses. The Cold Stream Guards lost an entire Battalion in the battle.[1]
Aftermath[]
While a defeat for Earth Forces, a surviving member of the British Army was able to decipher the Chig language while in hiding after the battle.