High Germany - English Folk Song

High Germany (Roud 904), is a traditional folk song, once known throughout England, Ireland and Scotland, with a history spanning hundreds of years. High Germany is the southern, mountainous part of of Germany, so song likely about the British Campaign in southern Germany, during the War of Spanish Succession (1701–1714). Performed by the Sheringham Shantymen. The first painting is ‘Gunners at Blenheim’ by Ernest Crofts, 1880. The images: ‘Gunners at Blenheim’ by Ernest Crofts, 1880. 'The British Assault on the Village of Blenheim' by Allan Stewart. 'British foot soldier and horseman, 1710, by an unknown artist. 'First Foot Guards at the Battle of Ramillies' by Richard Simkin. 'Lord Clarke’s Irish Regiment in French service at the Battle of Ramillies' by an unknown artist. 'The Duke of Marlborough and his staff at the Battle of Blenheim' by an unknown artist.