Flintlock and tomahawk

New France and Old England 2012 events

2012-01-29T04:00:00.001-08:00

The years UK F&I events have been posted on the NFOE site.

HM 40th Foot / 2nd Battalion LI - "Bloodhounds"

2012-01-21T07:30:00.001-08:00

Facebook page for this excellent looking Revwar group here

Seminole Indian reenactor speaks about his firearm

2012-01-20T03:29:00.000-08:00

Short film from the recent Dade's battle reenactment.

A couple of Jaeger books to download

2012-01-18T02:04:00.000-08:00

Heard from Thomsomfeld he says two books to download...
hessian jaeger captain Ewalds DIARY OF THE
AMERICAN WAR and tactics...  
http://www.jaegerkorps.org/reference/Treatise%20on%20Partisan%20Warfare%20by%20Ewald.pdf  
http://www.berglib.com/info/bfe15295dh32i0 
thomsom

Battle of Cowpens

2012-01-17T04:36:00.000-08:00

Took place this day in 1781. Read about it here.
Image of Banastre Tarleton by Don Troiani available as a print from here

Battle of Cape St Vincent 1780

2012-01-16T03:12:00.000-08:00

This sea battle of the Revolution took place during the night of the 16th. Wiki on the Moonlight Battle here

New Thomsomfeld diorama

2012-01-12T09:21:00.000-08:00

AWI 1776 cavalry attack.
more pics here
and here

http://bennosfiguresforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=9814

Dade's battle 2012 photos

2012-01-12T02:33:00.000-08:00

Here for the recent Florida Seminole wars battle.

Revwar images by Gary Zaboly

2012-01-12T02:29:00.001-08:00

Thanks to Thomsomfeld for finding these pictures. The bottom pic is Glovers Marblehead Massuchusetts Regiment 1776 and Rifleman Pennsylvania Regiment.

Fort Ligonier

2012-01-09T02:46:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Martin for finding this - a blog piece on the works and equipment at Fort Ligonier. Recommended.

Les meilleurs moments de reconstitution de la compagnie de Lacorne

2012-01-08T05:10:00.000-08:00

Fondée en 2001, la compagnie de Lacorne est un regroupement de personnes bénévoles, passionnées d'histoire, qui ont pour objectif principal de reproduire le plus fidèlement possible une compagnie franche de la Marine durant la période 1720-1760. Organisme sans but lucratif, la compagnie compte près d'une trentaine de valeureux soldats, sans compter leurs conjointes et enfants.

Founded in 2001, the compagnie de Lacorne is a group of history enthusiasts who aim to reproduce, as accurately as possible, a independent company of French naval infantry during the years 1720-1760. A non-profit organization, the unit consists of around thirty brave men, joined by many of their families.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask; although the groups operates in French, we can speak English.

Site web: www.compagniedelacorne.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/compagniedelacorne

Massacre at Fort William Henry Fact, Fiction & Legacy

2012-01-07T07:09:00.000-08:00

Production pictures 'Last of the Mohicans'

2012-01-07T07:02:00.000-08:00

Of course the 35th foot were part of the garrison of Fort William Henry so check out these filming stills.

35th Foot

2012-01-07T04:45:00.000-08:00

MONTAGE of Blasts From the Past & Westerham events photographed by Marilyn Taylor.
The 35th Foot are a transatlantic project who are part of NFOE in the UK but also participate in US events and I believe they have members there too. Website here. The brainchild of George Bailey (in the centre of the picture) the 35th Foot have as their base in England Eastbourne Redoubt.

Provincials by Galloping Major

2012-01-06T03:12:00.000-08:00

Coup de feu sur l'Ohio

2012-01-05T05:58:00.000-08:00

Check out this French language wargames blog on the subject of the F&I. Illustrated.

Sabbath Day Point by Mark Churms

2012-01-04T10:36:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Thomsomfeld for finding this excellent depiction of the aftermath of the terrible ambush of New Jersey troops on Lake George by Natives.

http://www.markchurms.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=M&Category_Code=historical_art http://www.markchurms.com/mm5/graphics/sabbath-d.jpg

Claude Martin

2012-01-04T02:49:00.000-08:00

Was born today in 1735. Served as an officer in the French and British forces and was an influential balloonist - read his biography here

Lauzun's by Lelieprve

2012-01-02T03:18:00.001-08:00

Thanks to Thomsomfeld

Pennsylvania Line Mutiny 1781

2012-01-01T04:48:00.000-08:00

Today was the start of a serious insurrection in the Continental Army - wiki here

TUCKASEEGEE CHRONICLES: Historical Novels of the Great Smoky Mountains

2011-12-30T04:46:00.000-08:00

A tale of discovery, acceptance, war, love, and loyalty.....

Set in America's first frontier during the French and Indian War, the TUCKASEEGEE CHRONICLES (1750-1764) are a long series of short novels, a multigenerational saga following the Scottish MacNeills as they interact with the Cherokee during a time of political upheaval when the Cherokee Nation is at war with other Indian tribes and has become a pawn in the conflict between England and France for control of the Atlantic seaboard

Washington crossing the Delaware by Mort Kunstler

2011-12-27T09:02:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Thomsonfeld for this link to a new accurate depiction of this December attack.

Washington Crossing the Delaware and the Battles of Trenton

2011-12-27T06:02:00.000-08:00

Revolutionary war re-enactors cross the Delaware River and participate in the re-enactment of the battle of Trenton. 225th anniversary

Settlers command

2011-12-23T05:05:00.000-08:00

Concept art from Galloping Major

Terezin 2011

2011-12-20T02:40:00.000-08:00

Film of the Seven Years War event in the Czech Republic made into a cool music video for some pleasing folk rock. Enjoy.

New from Galloping Major

2011-12-19T03:46:00.001-08:00

New 28mm French and Indian war era settlers are available from Galloping Major. Preorder them now.

Happy thanksgiving

2011-12-18T03:45:00.000-08:00

Today in 1777 was America's first thanksgiving - celebrating the victory at Saratoga.

Lauzun's Legion

2011-12-13T07:48:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Thomsomfeld for these images

Bombardiers de la Marine

2011-12-13T06:46:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Thomsomfeld. Don't think this unit served in the Americas but it's interesting nonetheless.

1:32 SYW Prussians marching

2011-12-11T04:19:00.000-08:00

Set for imminent release - see them here. Should make good Hessians.

L'Infanterie de Washington

2011-12-08T10:21:00.000-08:00

By Andre Joineau. Thanks to Thomsomfeld.

Seven Cities of Gold (1955)

2011-12-07T06:08:00.000-08:00

Just had this nice email from Kyle Dalton
I just came across this movie about Spanish California I thought you'd find entertaining.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qFWp_R-OKU
Although it takes place in the 1760s and 1770s, the Spanish all wear inexplicable conquistador helmets and are accompanied by what appear to be dragoons wearing breastplate armor. Also, the clearly 19th century stagecoach re-purposed for the Spanish officers do little to help their case. It would also be remiss not to mention the entire silly notion of the Spanish being convinced of cities of gold in Alta California this late in their colonial period.
Even so, good for a laugh!

www.29thfoot.org

More from Wabash 1791

2011-12-07T03:21:00.000-08:00

Wabash 1791

2011-12-05T02:27:00.000-08:00

Thanks to the Mocassins forum for alerting me to this new Osprey - looks really interesting...I shall get this. This battle was the US's worst defeat at the hands of a native force and I salute Osprey for publishing this.

Guerreros y Batallas

2011-11-29T07:24:00.000-08:00

Las campañas 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

2011-11-29T03:34:00.000-08:00

This battle came to an end today with the arrival of British reinforcements in 1776. Wiki here

Fort Rosalie

2011-11-28T02:16:00.000-08:00

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

Some Von Germann redcoats

2011-11-27T09:11:00.000-08:00

In the Saratoga campaign uniform.

More from Funcken

2011-11-27T03:21:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Thomsomfeld for this image of cartridge making and muskets.

60th Royal Americans

2011-11-26T05:09:00.000-08:00

Thomsomfeld found these images of the 60th. Thanks.

The Death of General Wolfe (Early American 1759) BOSTON CAMERATA

2011-11-25T04:34:00.000-08:00

Ballad also known as Bold Wolfe or Brave Wolfe.

Capture of Fort Duquesne

2011-11-25T02:14:00.000-08:00

Today in 1758 this French fort fell.

Bunker Hill in 1:1 ratio

2011-11-24T11:11:00.000-08:00

Here at Uwe's blog is a great diorama of the battle using 1/72 scale figures. Recommended.

Lauzun's Legion

2011-11-24T10:06:00.000-08:00

Thanks for finding this image Thomsomfeld - captures the spectacle of this glamorous unit very well.

Death of Von Donop

2011-11-24T04:20:00.000-08:00

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]

Red Bank/Fort Mercer

2011-11-24T04:14:00.000-08:00

Images here of a demo game based on this action in 28mm.

Fort Niagara - 1/3

2011-11-23T06:49:00.000-08:00

PBS documentary about this important place.

Studio Tomahawk forum

2011-11-23T06:44:00.001-08:00

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

2011-11-23T03:04:00.000-08:00

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?

French Line Infantry Uniform

2011-11-21T08:34:00.000-08:00

At the excellent Project SYW site there is a new article with illustrations by Michel Petard. Great stuff for Francophiles.

Armies of the Seven Years War: Commanders, Equipment, Uniforms and Strategies of the 'First World War'

2011-11-20T13:09:00.000-08:00

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.

Last of the Mohicans

2011-11-19T04:09:00.000-08:00

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.

Fur Trade

2011-11-19T03:15:00.000-08:00

By Francis Back

A couple more Von Germann drawings

2011-11-19T03:03:00.000-08:00

Portrait of an officer said to be General Wolfe on horseback

2011-11-18T05:14:00.000-08:00

From here. This is an interesting image by David Morier reputed to be a young Wolfe. More Morier here

Lelieprve

2011-11-18T03:56:00.000-08:00

French troops of the Seven Years War. Thanks to Thomsomfeld

Hessian diaries

2011-11-17T04:16:00.000-08:00

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.

Fusilier Regiment von Knyphausen

2011-11-17T03:59:00.000-08:00

Reenactment group webpage here. Troiani painting here.
Page with service history.

Wilhelm von Knyphausen

2011-11-17T02:59:00.000-08:00

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

A couple of new Don Troiani paintings

2011-11-16T09:10:00.000-08:00

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

Gooch's Regiment 1740

2011-11-16T03:42:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Thomsomfeld for this image.

Wolfe by Lelieprve

2011-11-15T03:08:00.000-08:00

Unusual to see Wolfe depicted mounted. Thanks Thomsomfeld.

More Lake George tactical photos

2011-11-15T02:45:00.001-08:00

Thanks again to Dubois for sharing some of his photos of the Lake George event held every Fall near Fort Ticonderoga. Some of these photos show the British flag we captured in 99 - well when I say 'we' I was already 'dead' at that point back in camp drinking coffee.

Troupes de Marin

2011-11-14T10:14:00.000-08:00

Pic from 98 of our Canadian Compagnies franches de la Marine/Milice group - I am on the right.

Images of the Lake George Tactical

2011-11-14T05:34:00.000-08:00

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

2011-11-14T05:17:00.000-08:00

Another great Lelieprve painting. It's definitely got my vote for a Christmas card image... love the atmosphere of this painting. What M. Lelieprve loses for not really depicting irregulars that accourately he gains for the overall artistic feel. Thanks Thomsomfeld.

De la Reine

2011-11-14T03:44:00.000-08:00

By the great E Lelieprve.

Hesse-Hanau artillery

2011-11-14T02:51:00.001-08:00

Thanks to Thomsomfeld.

Leuthen Journals

2011-11-13T09:13:00.000-08:00

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.

Corporal of Grenadiers Bearn Regiment

2011-11-13T09:02:00.000-08:00

By G Embleton. Thanks Thomsomfeld.

More Brunswick Dragoons

2011-11-13T08:54:00.000-08:00

Thanks Thomsomfeld.

FIW French by the Funckens

2011-11-13T08:51:00.000-08:00

Interesting illustration of Seven Years War French and Canadian forces.

Anhalt-Zerbst troops

2011-11-13T08:48:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Thomsomfeld for finding out this information.

Loyalists - Rangers

2011-11-13T06:06:00.001-08:00

Thanks to Thomsomfeld for this image from the Funckens.

Brusnwick dragoons

2011-11-13T03:20:00.000-08:00

In the American Revolution. Thanks to Thomsomfeld for these Funcken images.

Fritz Kredel

2011-11-12T03:15:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Thomsomfeld for these great illustrations of the Revwar period.

More Von Germann Brunswickers

2011-11-11T06:32:00.000-08:00

Brunswickers made a large part of the British forces for the Saratoga campaign. Here's how they appeared on that campaign

Regiment von Riedesel

2011-11-11T06:26:00.001-08:00

Homepage of the recreated Brunswick regiment here

Loyalists, Militiamen and Rangers

2011-11-11T05:20:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Thomsomfled.

Jaegers mounted and dismounted

2011-11-11T03:48:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Thomsomfeld. I like the style of the Funcken paintings - people usually look quite jolly as if on a picnic rather than at war.

Brunswick contingent in the Revolution

2011-11-11T03:05:00.000-08:00

Thomsomfeld has sent me a load of images and captions which I am grateful for. This is one that caught my eye as I have been looking for Brunswick troop images. Often overlooked and counted as simply 'Hessians' the Brunswickers were considered highly professional soldiers. Read more about the Brusnwickers at their wiki entry.

British Army Uniforms

2011-11-10T02:57:00.000-08:00

New book by Carl Franklin. Thanks to Thomsomfeld for finding this. Looks interesting covering the period 1751-83 quite nicely.

Brunswick Light Infantry Battalion

2011-11-09T09:26:00.000-08:00

Anhalt-Zerbst

2011-11-09T08:45:00.001-08:00

Trying to find out about this regiment from the Revwar - I think they were based on the Austrian army - this is all I can find.

Lexington scene from 'April Morning'

2011-11-09T07:12:00.000-08:00

Have to thank Steve Stanley of the UK group The Lexington Minute Company for finding this gem from 1988 - Imdb here. Based on the book by Howard Fast who also wrote one called 'The Hessian' which isn't as good as it sounds.

Hessian Erbprinz regiment

2011-11-09T02:58:00.000-08:00

This regiment had an interesting history for the SYW and Revwar. Read about them here.
I might have got the information wrong as there's a lot of changing names with the Hessians. Maybe I ought to get Stuart Reid/Gerry Embleton's Frederick the Great's Allies Osprey. More on this book here at my Wars of Louis Quatorze blog. I think this regiment is recreated in Germany - see photo by Kersten Kircher here

Tippecanoe battle by Richard Hook

2011-11-07T05:50:00.000-08:00

'Tenskwatawa, clutching his 'medicine fire', urges on Tecumseh's alliance of Woodland warriors in the ill-fated assault upon General Harrison's militia at Tippecanoe, 3.45 am, 7th November 1811'

Battle of Tippecanoe November 7th 1811

2011-11-07T03:09:00.000-08:00

Wiki on the battle here

Tippecanoe 200

2011-11-06T08:20:00.000-08:00

Gallery of images of this weekend's reenactment of the pivotal battle in the subduing of the Shawnee led confederacy.

Funcken's Amerian Revolution Uniforms

2011-11-06T04:48:00.000-08:00

Did you know the Funckens had done a book on the American Revolution? L'UNIFORME ET LES ARMES DES SOLDATS DES ETATS-UNIS [ARMS & UNIFORMS OF SOLDIERS OF THE UNITED STATES] - Funcken, F & Funcken, L - Casterman -1979. I didn't until Thomsomfeld sent me this link to images from it. Also on the same page are images from the Mollo/McGregor book on the Revwar too.

Les uniforms de la Guerre de 1812

2011-11-05T08:21:00.001-07:00

Interesting blog piece on the uniforms of 1812 - French text but well illustrated. Thanks to Thomsomfeld.

New 1/72 Awi Brits and Continentals

2011-11-05T08:15:00.000-07:00

From Hat industrie - in master form here. See the Continentals here and British Legion here and Continental artillery here. They look impressive.
Thanks to Thomsomfeld.

Tippecanoe 200

2011-11-05T04:43:00.000-07:00

From the Facebook page

'Camps are set, coffee is brewing, a beautiful day is getting ready to dawn. Our sincere thanks to our living historians and speakers for being with us, some of whom have driven from as far away as Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma, Canada, Nebraska, Texas, the east coast- Tippecanoe 200 has begun!'

French troops of the AWI

2011-11-05T02:58:00.000-07:00

thanks to Thomsomfeld for this.

Regt Agenois and Regt Bourbonnais 1780

Preußische Kuhfußmusketen

2011-11-04T08:12:00.000-07:00

I don't know how many of you were able to translate the article about this repro 1740 musket on the Hessian Military site but I must admit it's got me wanting one. They say that it isn't subject to the usual quality issues hitherto found on Indian repros.
In the UK Derbyshire arms are stocking them for £360 - quite a good deal...

Info on the 1740 Postdam flintlock

German muskets of the Revolution

2011-11-04T07:32:00.000-07:00

Interesting article on the flintlocks used by the German troops in the Revolution. Image is of the Von Bose (originally Von Trumbach) regiment armed with a Brown Bess. I have got interested in the Prussian 1740 muskets that are made in India. They are cheap and look the part. Basically Hessian and Brunswick muskets were lookalikes of the Potsdam 1740 and some may have even been armed with them. Read about them here

Kriegsarmaturen

2011-11-04T06:58:00.000-07:00

Reproductions of military clothing and headgear of the German states, 1740-1786. Website here. This is an intersting site for all things Age of Reason German. Check it out

Hessians in the UK

2011-11-04T06:44:00.000-07:00

Been thinking about this and whether it is an idea that floats. Best to think about the positive aspects first. It would theoretically be able to take part in American Revolution events as well as Seven Years War ones on the continent of Europe. But is there a need for a non German speaking group? Maybe not. One thing I have noticed is that most Hessian groups tend to be grenadiers - nothing wrong with that and it's quite obvious why that type is a popular choice - my thoughts are to do simple musketeers - something like the Trumbach regiment below. I am not setting myself up as someone who would lead such a group - I don't speak German for a start - but I am interested in whether it could work.

Regiment Von Trumbach/Von Bose

2011-11-04T06:32:00.000-07:00

Image of this Hessian regiment is from this page on the artist Tim Reese. Their service in the Americas is written up here -
wiki on the regiment here
reenactors of the Grenadier company (Von Bose) here

Battle of Charlotte NC 1780

2011-11-04T04:43:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Thomsomfeld - this work depicting the British Legion is by Dan Nance - see some more of his work at his Facebook page.