Muskets cannons and blackpowder

Photoessay on the Battle of the Hook. This one is captioned French Lancers from the Duc de Lauzun's Legion check on the well-being of colonial residents

Battle of Great Bridge 1775

This action which the British lost occurred today in Virginia.

White Savage offer from Galloping Major

Hello again Ralph, As a bit of a seasonal special treat, until 1st January 2014 (or sooner if stocks run out), I'm offering "White Savage" by Fintan O'Toole in paperback at the reduced price of £4.50 + postage and will be sending our 2 "Soldiers Free" instead of 1 with it. After the offer closes, this great book will return to £8.50. For more about this book, go to the Wargames Rules & Books page of the website.  

www.gallopingmajorwargames.com 

 Thanks, Lance

lwcawkwell@aol.com

 

Knox's artillery at Fort Ticonderoga

Today marks the start of Knox's epic moving of the artillery to Boston. Wiki here. Photo is from the Fort Ti FB page - there is an event celebrating it this weekend. Page here

TURN - New Series | Teaser TRAILER | HD

The story of espionage in the Revwar. Thanks to those of you who alerted me to it. 'Turn is an upcoming 2014 period drama that is set to air on AMC and is based on Alexander Rose’s book Washington's Spies.[1] The first season will consist of ten, hour-long episodes. The first promo for the series aired during the December 1st episode of The Walking Dead.' Wiki

From Wikipedia

Washington's farewell to his officers

Washington's Farewell to His Officers

Engraving after painting by Alonzo Chappel
Date	December 4, 1783
Location	New York

After British troops evacuated New York, the tavern hosted an elaborate "turtle feast" dinner on December 4, 1783, in the building's Long Room for U.S. Gen. George Washington where he bade farewell to his officers of the Continental Army by saying "[w]ith a heart full of love and gratitude, I now take leave of you. I most devoutly wish that your latter days may be as prosperous and happy as your former ones have been glorious and honorable."^[10][11][12]

'Turn' trailer

This Revwar trailer can't be viewed in my location but Kyle Dalton recommended it so here goes.