Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Thursday, 26 July 2012
Light Infantry Song
This was posted on the 40th Foot (Bloodhounds) facebook page and I thought I'd better share it.
A tune of the American War of Independence.This song, celebrating the British Army Light Infantry, was printed in Rivington's Royal Gazette, at New York, in 1778. It was said to have been written by an American Loyalist.
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For battle prepared in their country's just cause
Their king to avenge and support all his laws,
As fierce as the tiger, as swift as the roe,
The British Light Infantry rush on their foe.
Though rebels unnumbered oppose their career
Their hearts are undaunted; they're strangers to fear;
No obstacles hinder, relentless they go
And death and destruction attend every blow.
The alarm of the drum and the cannon's loud roar,
The musket's quick flash, but inflames them the more.
No dangers dismay, for they fear no control
But glory and conquest inspires every soul.
Whenever their foe stands arranged in their sight
With ardour impatient they pant for the fight
Rout, havoc confusion they spread through the field
And rebellion and treason are forced to yield.
A tune of the American War of Independence.This song, celebrating the British Army Light Infantry, was printed in Rivington's Royal Gazette, at New York, in 1778. It was said to have been written by an American Loyalist.
_______________________________________________________
For battle prepared in their country's just cause
Their king to avenge and support all his laws,
As fierce as the tiger, as swift as the roe,
The British Light Infantry rush on their foe.
Though rebels unnumbered oppose their career
Their hearts are undaunted; they're strangers to fear;
No obstacles hinder, relentless they go
And death and destruction attend every blow.
The alarm of the drum and the cannon's loud roar,
The musket's quick flash, but inflames them the more.
No dangers dismay, for they fear no control
But glory and conquest inspires every soul.
Whenever their foe stands arranged in their sight
With ardour impatient they pant for the fight
Rout, havoc confusion they spread through the field
And rebellion and treason are forced to yield.
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
55th Foot Light Company
There's lot of interest to see on the 55th's Facebook page. Like this quote
"the Soldiers to parade with their packs, Camp keytles, tomahawks, and all their Accoutrements The Officers to see that their Men tie their packs Short, & carrying them on their shoulders thay are to Carry nothing in their hands in order to have free use of their Arms.
- Bouquet Orderly Book. August 9, 1764.
"the Soldiers to parade with their packs, Camp keytles, tomahawks, and all their Accoutrements The Officers to see that their Men tie their packs Short, & carrying them on their shoulders thay are to Carry nothing in their hands in order to have free use of their Arms.
- Bouquet Orderly Book. August 9, 1764.
Robert Rogers on Lord Howe:
Fall
1757 - "we were continually employed in patrolling the woods between
this fort (Fort Edward) and Ticonderoga. In one of these parties, my
Lord Howe did us the honour to accompany us, being fond, as he expressed
himself, to learn our method of marching, ambushing, retreating,
&c. and, upon our return, expressed his good opinion of us very
generously."
April 1758 - "I had a most agreeable interview (with Lord Howe), qnd a long conversation concerning the methods of distressing the enemy, and prosecuting the war with vivour the ensuing campaign."
The Advance on Ticonderoga - "As soon as it was light his Lordship, with Col. Broadstreet and myself, went down to observe the landing-place before the army...."
The Skirmish at Trout Brook (July 6, 1758) "By this time my Lord Howe, with a detachment from his front, had broke the enemy, and hemmed them in on every side; but advancing himself with great eagerness and interpidity upon them, was unfortunately shot and died immediately."
"This noble and brave officer being unversally beloved by both officers and soldiers of the army, his fall was not only most sincerely lamented, but seemed to produce an almost general consternation and langour through the whole.
April 1758 - "I had a most agreeable interview (with Lord Howe), qnd a long conversation concerning the methods of distressing the enemy, and prosecuting the war with vivour the ensuing campaign."
The Advance on Ticonderoga - "As soon as it was light his Lordship, with Col. Broadstreet and myself, went down to observe the landing-place before the army...."
The Skirmish at Trout Brook (July 6, 1758) "By this time my Lord Howe, with a detachment from his front, had broke the enemy, and hemmed them in on every side; but advancing himself with great eagerness and interpidity upon them, was unfortunately shot and died immediately."
"This noble and brave officer being unversally beloved by both officers and soldiers of the army, his fall was not only most sincerely lamented, but seemed to produce an almost general consternation and langour through the whole.
Monday, 23 July 2012
The beloved woman
Jubilo found this - a play put on at Colonial Williamsburg about the Cherokees. Here's the image page
Also starrring Wes Studi!
Also starrring Wes Studi!
Sunday, 22 July 2012
Fort Loudoun: Forsaken By God and Man
These images come from a Facebook page for a documentary being made about Fort Loudon. It says
The purpose of the film is to illustrate the very important yet tenuous relationship between British soldiers and the Cherokee in areas that would later become known as South Carolina and Tennessee. In return for this Cherokee alliance, British soldiers built Fort Loudoun (in what is now Vonore, Tennessee) to serve and protect the families of the Cherokee who were fighting against the French. Fort Loudoun became a trade hub between the British and Cherokee, and during the first two years of this alliance, relationships were peaceful and productive. Unfortunately, the final years of this alliance became violent due to misunderstandings and other grievances.
The story is personalized through the eyes of three men on opposing sides of this conflict: Captain Paul Demere, of Fort Loudoun; Oconostota, a Cherokee war-chief; and, Atta Kulla Kulla, a Cherokee peacemaker. The feud that arose between these former allies eventually led to massacres, the surrender of Fort Loudoun, and a hollow victory for the Cherokee.
The rise and fall of Fort Loudoun, a British garrison built in the Overhill Cherokee Nation.
Description
Fort
Loudoun: Forsaken By God and Man is a half-hour program that will be an
in-depth exploration of the capricious relationship between British
garrison soldiers at Fort Loudoun, and Fort Prince George, and the
southern Overhill Cherokee Nation, during the French and Indian War
(1754-1763).The purpose of the film is to illustrate the very important yet tenuous relationship between British soldiers and the Cherokee in areas that would later become known as South Carolina and Tennessee. In return for this Cherokee alliance, British soldiers built Fort Loudoun (in what is now Vonore, Tennessee) to serve and protect the families of the Cherokee who were fighting against the French. Fort Loudoun became a trade hub between the British and Cherokee, and during the first two years of this alliance, relationships were peaceful and productive. Unfortunately, the final years of this alliance became violent due to misunderstandings and other grievances.
The story is personalized through the eyes of three men on opposing sides of this conflict: Captain Paul Demere, of Fort Loudoun; Oconostota, a Cherokee war-chief; and, Atta Kulla Kulla, a Cherokee peacemaker. The feud that arose between these former allies eventually led to massacres, the surrender of Fort Loudoun, and a hollow victory for the Cherokee.
Sergeant of the Compagnies franches de la Marine
of Acadia and Plaisance, between 1701 and 1713. F Back. Image description and source here
Saturday, 21 July 2012
Fort Ti's weekend
This weekend is recreating the 1777 siege during which the British successfully hauled artillery up on Mount Defiance. Hopefully the weather is being kind to them. Piece from the WSJ
Image is a 3 pounder being hauled from Fort Ti's Facebook page.
Image is a 3 pounder being hauled from Fort Ti's Facebook page.
1/32 'Fort Ticonderoga'
If you like 1/32 plastics and you want a small fort how about this Marx reissue from MPC? Of course it doesn't look much like the real Fort Ti but it's not without its charm and could be a home to those lovely Armies in Plastic F and I figures.
Friday, 20 July 2012
Thursday, 19 July 2012
Some Rangers
Central figure Ranger Companies Quebec 1759. Rogers Rangers 1758-61 and Gorhams from 1761
Major George Scott
Commander of the Light Infantry and Rangers for the Louisbourg expedition this image is the reference for the 40th image below. Scott was an advocate of cut down clothing and leather jacked caps. ('The Leather Cap, if properly jack't and made of good Leather is intended to fend off the blow of a scalping-axe or Firelock. It is also better adapted to the Head of a Cloke than a Hatt and will keep its form'. )
Canadian Biographical dictionary entry
Article by George Bray on his unit
Canadian Biographical dictionary entry
Article by George Bray on his unit
Wednesday, 18 July 2012
Wilderness forces for the F&I.
Putting up some ideas for Muskets and Tomahawks other than just Rangers. How about some HIghlanders? Excellent petite guerre troops...?
Tuesday, 17 July 2012
Association of Crown Forces 1776
Crown Forces are a great UK group that recreates infantry and artillery of the British army. Facebook page
1st Maryland Regiment
As well as the Lexington Minutemen company there is another new Patriot unit on the scene in the British isles, the 1st Maryland Regiment. They're connected to the British 22nd Foot so contact them through their Facebook page.- also there's a joint page here
Monday, 16 July 2012
The Fight for Canada - The War of 1812 - 1815
Promotional Video for the Battle of Detroit bicentenary re-enactment at Cardiff Castle, 25th and 26th August 2012.
To commemorate this anniversary, there
will be drill displays by both British and USA Infantry, demonstrating
marching and live Musket Fire, all culminating with a re-enactment
battle of the surrender of Fort Detroit. An authentic military camp
will be set up with cooking demonstrations, a glimpse into the surgical
procedures used to treat the wounded and a chance to have a look at the
uniforms of the period.
http://www.cardiffcastlemuseum.org.uk/documents/REVISED%20PUBLIC%20BROCHURE%2...This blog
You may wonder why I don't feature British events more but the trouble is according to the sources only 7 per cent of the readership of this blog are from the UK - 51 per cent are from the US. France 8 per cent and other countries are around 1 per cent. Canada is 4 per cent. So there, probably not very interesting post but there ya go.
F&I at Painshill Park
New France and Old England were at Painshill at the weekend - here's some photos from the event. One show that wasn't rained off.
Wednesday, 11 July 2012
New from North Star
More here
Monday, 9 July 2012
Sunday, 8 July 2012
Saturday, 7 July 2012
British 21st Regt. of Foot (Royal North British Fuzileers) 1777
By Don Troiani. Print from here. Not at the battle of Hubbardton but here depicted in the Saratoga uniform.
Friday, 6 July 2012
Death of Lord Howe
Took place today in the prelude to the Battle of Carillon. Wiki on Howe
See a depiction of the death of the man here
See a depiction of the death of the man here
Thursday, 5 July 2012
Europe's Bunker Hill
There is now a Facebook group for this reenactment - here's what the English language intro says
A big computer game company organises a large re-enactment of the battle of Bunker’s Hill (a.k.a. Breed’s Hill, 17th June 1775), which is surely going to be the largest one ever to be held on this side of the Atlantic.
The event is planned to take place at Lucca, in beautiful Tuscany, during the weekend of the 3-4 November 2012, and is intended to launch the new Assassin’s Creed III game. You can see the promo on Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0dkNVNPpIE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVD2tBQe0p8
There is going to be a massive media coverage, including Italian RAI, British BBC, as well as other local, national and international press. Moreover, a documentary will be shot by History Channel to be broadcasted all over the world.
A big computer game company organises a large re-enactment of the battle of Bunker’s Hill (a.k.a. Breed’s Hill, 17th June 1775), which is surely going to be the largest one ever to be held on this side of the Atlantic.
The event is planned to take place at Lucca, in beautiful Tuscany, during the weekend of the 3-4 November 2012, and is intended to launch the new Assassin’s Creed III game. You can see the promo on Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0dkNVNPpIE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVD2tBQe0p8
There is going to be a massive media coverage, including Italian RAI, British BBC, as well as other local, national and international press. Moreover, a documentary will be shot by History Channel to be broadcasted all over the world.
Wednesday, 4 July 2012
Tuesday, 3 July 2012
Battle of Tippecanoe 200th Anniversary 2011
Photo slide show video of the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Tippecanoe. Held in Battle Ground IN. U.S. Forces were on the Battlefield and Native Forces were a mile away at Prophetstown. Main music title is "Young Jane" by Jim's Red Pants. Photographer James P. Rowans
William Johnson picture
Indian diploma or treaty.
"By the Honorable Sir William Johnson, Bart., his Majesty's sole Agent and Superintendent of Indian affairs for the Northern Department of North America, Colonel of the Six United Nations, their Allies and Dependents, etc.
"to------ -----------:
"By the Honorable Sir William Johnson, Bart., his Majesty's sole Agent and Superintendent of Indian affairs for the Northern Department of North America, Colonel of the Six United Nations, their Allies and Dependents, etc.
"to------ -----------:
"Whereas,
I have received repeated proofs of your attachment to his Britannic Majesty's
Interests and Zeal for his service upon sundry occasions, more particularly
---- ; I do therefore give you this public Testimonial thereof, as a proof
of his Majesty's Esteem and Approbation, Declaring you, the said ---, to be
a ---- of your ---, and recommending it to all his Majesty's Subjects and
faithful Indian Allies, to Treat and Consider you, upon nil occasions, agreeable
to your character, Station and services.
"Given
under my hand and seal at Arms, at Johnson Hall the --- day of ---, 17-.
"By Command of Sir W. Johnson."
"By Command of Sir W. Johnson."
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