Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Guerreros y Batallas
Las campaƱas de Cevallos 1762-1777 . This is a series of Osprey type books - this one on the Spanish I think - more here.
Other books in the series
Battle of Fort Cumberland
This battle came to an end today with the arrival of British reinforcements in 1776. Wiki here
Monday, 28 November 2011
Fort Rosalie
Was attacked by Natchez Indians and its garrison massacred today in 1729. Wiki here.
More here and here. Images and text on the subject of Natchez Indians here
More here and here. Images and text on the subject of Natchez Indians here
Sunday, 27 November 2011
Saturday, 26 November 2011
Friday, 25 November 2011
Thursday, 24 November 2011
Bunker Hill in 1:1 ratio
Here at Uwe's blog is a great diorama of the battle using 1/72 scale figures. Recommended.
Lauzun's Legion
Death of Von Donop
Red Bank/Mercer was notable for the death of this Hessian. He is said to have said this on his deathbed “It is finishing a noble career early; but I die the victim of my ambition, and of the avarice of my sovereign.”[3]
Wednesday, 23 November 2011
Studio Tomahawk forum
Thomsomfeld noticed this forum for the game Mousquets et Tomahawks - some good links. English edition of this F&I game system coming soon.
Attack on Fort Mercer
Found this image on the Hessian Reenactors USA facebook page. The caption reads
The assault on Fort Mercer, NJ, Oct. 22, 1777. Grenadiers attack on the left and IR Mirbach and grenadiers attack on the right.
Anyone know anything about this picture?
Monday, 21 November 2011
French Line Infantry Uniform
At the excellent Project SYW site there is a new article with illustrations by Michel Petard. Great stuff for Francophiles.
Sunday, 20 November 2011
Armies of the Seven Years War: Commanders, Equipment, Uniforms and Strategies of the 'First World War'
Thomsomfeld spotted this book coming out in 2012 by Digby Smith. Bumph says
Drawn from many international sources, most not seen before in English-language publications, Armies of the Seven Years War is the definitive reference work for students, readers and enthusiasts of the period. It details the senior commanders, uniforms, weapons, equipment, artillery, strategy, tactics and combat involvement (military and naval) of the forces that fought for survival and world supremacy from 1756 to 1763. States covered include Austria, Bavaria, Britain, Brunswick, Denmark, Hanover, Hessen-Darmstadt, Hessen-Kassel, Holland, France, the Palatinate, Portugal, Prussia, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Wurttemberg and the minor contingents of the Holy Roman Empire. Coverage of the intricacies of the uniforms, colours and standards is on an unprecedented scale, many details of which are previously unpublished. The tactics of the 'horse and musket' era are examined, as is Frederick the Great's abilities as a war leader who led his armies against the rest of Europe. With over 150 illustrations and maps and drawn from wide-ranging research, Armies of the Seven Years War is an invaluable resource.
Drawn from many international sources, most not seen before in English-language publications, Armies of the Seven Years War is the definitive reference work for students, readers and enthusiasts of the period. It details the senior commanders, uniforms, weapons, equipment, artillery, strategy, tactics and combat involvement (military and naval) of the forces that fought for survival and world supremacy from 1756 to 1763. States covered include Austria, Bavaria, Britain, Brunswick, Denmark, Hanover, Hessen-Darmstadt, Hessen-Kassel, Holland, France, the Palatinate, Portugal, Prussia, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Wurttemberg and the minor contingents of the Holy Roman Empire. Coverage of the intricacies of the uniforms, colours and standards is on an unprecedented scale, many details of which are previously unpublished. The tactics of the 'horse and musket' era are examined, as is Frederick the Great's abilities as a war leader who led his armies against the rest of Europe. With over 150 illustrations and maps and drawn from wide-ranging research, Armies of the Seven Years War is an invaluable resource.
Saturday, 19 November 2011
Last of the Mohicans
Digital book online. Put the playlist on an it will give you something to listen to when you are painting or doing quill work. Happy listening.
Friday, 18 November 2011
Portrait of an officer said to be General Wolfe on horseback
Thursday, 17 November 2011
Hessian diaries
If you are interested in the experiences of individual Hessian soldiers then this series of books might be of interest to you if you are an English speaker.
Wilhelm von Knyphausen
Yesterday was the anniversary of the capture of Fort Washington by a mainly Hessian force. So to celebrate it and to continue my interest in things Hessian we look at the career of Wilhelm Von Knyphausen. He had an interesting military life starting out in the army of Frederick the Great. See a Don Troiani painting of the capture of Fort Washington here
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
A couple of new Don Troiani paintings
Thanks to Thomsomfeld for alerting me to new paintings by DT - a chasseur of the French forces in the Revwar and a US rifleman frm the War of 1812. Here
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
More Lake George tactical photos
Monday, 14 November 2011
Images of the Lake George Tactical
Thanks to Dubois for sending these photos of the Lake George event which takes place every year in the autumn in Upstate New York. On the top picture I am on the right (in 1999) with the small paddle! It is a free form wargame that is on land among the trees and rocks and on water with canoes and bateaux. It's a perfect way to enjoy and appreciate the terrain which was the backdrop to the skirmishes of the F&I war.
Compagnies franches au Canada
Sunday, 13 November 2011
Leuthen Journals
Interesting collection of plates for most of the protagonists of the SYW in Europe. Here. Some great links including one to the Morier paintings in the Royal Collection.
Saturday, 12 November 2011
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This came out in 1984. Was an excellent addition to a small set of books.