Friday 27 August 2010
Guyenne
Nice little video to recruit people into the French regiment du Guyenne. If you live in the UK don't despair - someone over here is starting up this regiment - you can get involved in that.
Castlebar 1798
Today this victory over the British took place in the Irish Rebellion of 1798. The victorious army was a mixture of French and Irish forces. The victor was General Humbert who incidentally finished up fighting the British again at the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812 - in his general's uniform but with the rank of private.
Infuriated by the Kentuckians' fleeing, Jackson directed a French General, Jean Humbert, to cross the River and retake the American position. Humbert, who had fought under Napoleon and always appeared in his old uniform was delighted to accept the assignment. But in the U.S. ranks, he was serving as a volunteer private. Since Jackson neglected to give him written authority, American officers on the west bank refused to take orders from a man who was not a citizen, and Humbert returned angrily to Jackson's Headquarters ( From Union 1812: The Americans who Fought the Second War of Independence by A.J. Langguth)
Wednesday 25 August 2010
Demain dès l'aube (2009)
Thanks to a French speaking friend for letting me know about this French film which explores the world of reenacting in a darker way than say 'Faintheart'
Imdb says
Just saw this one at the Göteborg International Filmfestival. It was my opening film, and considering the talent, I expected something quality, and I got it. Vincent Perez plays a concert pianist, Mathieu, who takes a break from his good, but perhaps complicated life, to offer support to his brother Paul (Jeremie Renier), who lives with their very sick mother. Paul is into reenacting historical battles from the Napoleonic era, and Mathieu is sucked into this fantasy world, to stand by his brother. It turns out that the fantasy is more real than he had bargained for, and things get serious when people are easily offended, while playing the game. I'm not about to give the whole story away, but besides the interesting plot and excellent acting, there is also beautiful piano music and fantastic dueling scenes at dawn with great light. So go see, I'm glad I did!
Imdb says
Just saw this one at the Göteborg International Filmfestival. It was my opening film, and considering the talent, I expected something quality, and I got it. Vincent Perez plays a concert pianist, Mathieu, who takes a break from his good, but perhaps complicated life, to offer support to his brother Paul (Jeremie Renier), who lives with their very sick mother. Paul is into reenacting historical battles from the Napoleonic era, and Mathieu is sucked into this fantasy world, to stand by his brother. It turns out that the fantasy is more real than he had bargained for, and things get serious when people are easily offended, while playing the game. I'm not about to give the whole story away, but besides the interesting plot and excellent acting, there is also beautiful piano music and fantastic dueling scenes at dawn with great light. So go see, I'm glad I did!
Scenes from "Friends in Liberty", part 1
Part 2 here. *Winner of the 2010 NCMC (North Carolina Museums Council) award for "Best Historical Film".
These are selected scenes from "Friends in Liberty," a production by the North Carolina Museum of History. "Friends in Liberty" follows the experiences of 14-year-old Hugh McDonald and his friend, Anne Taylor. The film is based on the original journal of McDonald, the son of Scottish Loyalists, who joined the Sixth N.C. Regiment of the Continental Army in 1776. The fictitious character Anne Taylor gives us a girl's view of life during the Revolutionary War as she struggles with increasing responsibilities at home after her brother Samuel joins the militia.
See the entire film (52 mins) at:
ncmuseumofhistory.org/wgo/press_10132009.html
These are selected scenes from "Friends in Liberty," a production by the North Carolina Museum of History. "Friends in Liberty" follows the experiences of 14-year-old Hugh McDonald and his friend, Anne Taylor. The film is based on the original journal of McDonald, the son of Scottish Loyalists, who joined the Sixth N.C. Regiment of the Continental Army in 1776. The fictitious character Anne Taylor gives us a girl's view of life during the Revolutionary War as she struggles with increasing responsibilities at home after her brother Samuel joins the militia.
See the entire film (52 mins) at:
ncmuseumofhistory.org/wgo/press_10132009.html
Tuesday 24 August 2010
Theatricality
Warpost
Monday 23 August 2010
Kids in the Hall - French fur trappers
Thanks to Thomsomfeld for sending in this humorous look at the fur trade.
Today in 1775
1775 – King George III declares that the American colonies exist in a state of open and avowed rebellion.
So you don't think I've forgotten - here's a British redcoat unit - the 47th foot. Some great images on the gallery.
So you don't think I've forgotten - here's a British redcoat unit - the 47th foot. Some great images on the gallery.
Tate - American invader of 1797
I have decided to include stuff from the Revolutionary period in Europe - well it's flintlock and it's sort of interesting to the same people. This is an old blog piece.
Britain's Last Invasion 1797
I was in Bath library avoiding the rain yesterday and picked up a copy of Last Invasion: Fishguard 1797 by Teddy Thomas. A damn good read about the doomed invasion of Wales by a small force of Revolutionary French irregulars who were the dregs of the gaols of France and then despatched to a largely Welsh speaking area to raise the cause of liberty. Led by an American, Tate, whose parent had been killed by British allied Indians and hated the English. The Legion Noire proceeded to get drunk and pillage the area before surrendering in a pub. Great stuff. Make a great anti epic movie - Blue Peter did a nice film of it in 97...all the buildings are there (see pic). Photo of recreated Yeomanry cavalry from this excellent cavalry page. Yeomanry were the part time soldiers who took the surrender of the French army - note the Tarleton headgear fashionable at the time.
Picture of French troops of the Army of the Rhine 1796 from here
1798 Rebellion
Something I was doing in 1998 was reenacting the rebellion of the United Irishmen in Ireland. This image is of the battle of Ballynahinch which was in the North as surprisingly the 98 Rebellion was not sectarian.
The song General Munroe is about this part of the Rebellion.
The song General Munroe is about this part of the Rebellion.
Me ten years ago
French and Indian war party at Fort Necessity
Lenape and Chrerokee warriors gather for a raiding party during the SYW.
News item here about forthcoming event.
See Facebook page
News item here about forthcoming event.
See Facebook page
Friday 20 August 2010
New Thomsomfeld diorama
Here's something different for you - a diorama based on the Anza expedition to California in 1773. Here's some links that were useful in the making and preparation.
http://www.bennosfigures.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=5454
spanish uniforms
http://www.sbthp.org/soldados/StBarbara/Uniforms.htm
http://www.militarymuseum.org/soldados.html
http://www.southcoastsar.org/SpanishSoldiers.htm
http://www.sbthp.org/soldados/StBarbara/Soldados.htm
http://www.sbthp.org/soldados/StBarbara/CatArty.htm
http://www.sbthp.org/soldados/StBarbara/Uniforms.htm
http://www.sbthp.org/soldados/StBarbara/YEsposa.htm
http://www.sbthp.org/soldados/StBarbara/TropaLiguera.htm
http://www.sbthp.org/soldados/StBarbara/Vancouver.htm
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Soldados/
http://www.sbthp.org/soldados/StBarbara/index.htm
http://www.loscalifornianos.org/los_soldados.html
http://www.tamu.edu/ccbn/dewitt/adp/history/hispanic_period/cuera.html
https://www.sandiegohistory.org/journal/73winter/mythimages.htm
http://www.tresaco.auna.com/favorite.htm
http://www.tamu.edu/ccbn/dewitt/adp/history/hispanic_period/uniforms.html
http://www.tamu.edu/ccbn/dewitt/adp/history/hispanic_period/milframe.html
http://www.tucsonpresidiotrust.org/presidio2.htm
http://personal5.iddeo.es/cmolero/presidiales.htm
http://www.tucsonpresidiotrust.org/soldados.htm
http://www.islaperdida.com/paginasejercito/principalejercito.htm
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=278288
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=313411&page=5
http://www.alabarda.net/uniformes/uni_esp.htm
spanish uniform awi http://www.telefonica.net/web2/terronponce/Obras/Banderas/3a%20Espana_banderas.htm
http://uniformesmilitares.blogspot.com/
http://digitalgallery.nypl.org/nypldigital/dgtitle_tree.cfm?title_id=269277&level=1&tword
Anza Trail
http://www.billsingleton.net/home.html
http://www.euskonews.com/0232zbk/kosmo23202.html
http://anza.uoregon.edu/default.html
http://www.anzajuniorranger.org
http://cfbstaff.cfbisd.edu/troutd/spanish_texas_graphics.htm
http://www.tubacarizona.com/tubac_history.htm
http://azstateparks.com/Parks/TUPR/index.html
http://www.galenfrysinger.com/arizona_tubac.htm
http://www.militarymuseum.org/Monterey.html
http://www.goletadepot.org/Anza.htm
http://anza.uoregon.edu/gallery.html
http://www.pima.gov/areainfo/anza/
http://www.presidio.gov/history/history/spanish.htm
http://www.sbthp.org/soldados/StBarbara/cueras.htm
http://www.amigosdecolmenarejo.es/index.php?d=secciones.php&sec=6&n=10
http://www.tucsonpresidiotrust.org/gallery.html
http://www.texasindians.com
http://www.dmoz.org/Recreation/Living_History/By_Historical_Region/North_America/Spanish_Colonial/
http://www.neta.com/~1stbooks/live.htm
http://www.teacheroz.com/colonies.htm
http://www.frenchcreoles.com/LouisianaPeople/indians/indians.htm
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanische_Missionen_in_Kalifornien
Prussian flintlock drill
Covering the period 1788 - 1807. Well produced film - thought you might find it interesting. It's posted as part of the Valmy 1792-2012 event which has an image page here so you can what the forces would be like.
Fallen Timbers
This devastating battle took place today in 1794. There is a book in full on Google books 'A journal of Wayne's campaign being a' by Lieutenant Boyer. Fascinating account.
Thursday 19 August 2010
Battle of Blue Licks 1782
This battle was fought today.Reenactment this weekend - see here for details. Photos of last year's event is here.
Wednesday 18 August 2010
Photos of Fulda
Every year Kersten Kircher takes some lovely photos of this time travel event to the 18th century. As it's in the heart of I think Hessian country thought you might like a look.
The Hessians - (Der Winter der ein Sommer war - Germany 1976)
German miniseries based on a novel. You might have seen this before on this blog but I think this is a longer clip. Wikipedia article
It is available on DVD but I am not sure whether it has subtitles.
It is available on DVD but I am not sure whether it has subtitles.
Saturday 14 August 2010
Dutkins 54mm molds
Just discovered these on a blog and they look impressive especially if, like me, you like big. They do French and Indian and Rogers Rangers and Revwar molds amongst other things. Ideal if you like the toy soldier style.
Friday 13 August 2010
French Revolution group
I thought you might like a look at this French group who recreate sans-culottes and National Guard for the 1790s.
Scots and Rangers bonnets
New France & Old England
Skirmish featuring the UK F&I group at the event 'Blast from the Past' a short while back.
Thursday 12 August 2010
His Majesty's Independent Company of Foot
Those of us who follow the scene in Europe will have noticed a new Redcoat group among the Czech contingent in both sets of photos in the below posts. They represent an Independent Company which is an excellent idea.
Read about the South Carolina Independent Companies here
and here at Fort Loudon
See here for the Czech Republic's Seven Years War group.
Wednesday 11 August 2010
Warburg 1760-2010
Thanks again for sending this link to a great selection of photos of the recent 250th anniversary reenactment of the battle of Warburg.
The wiki says
On 31 July 1760, during the Seven Years' War, Warburg was the scene of a battle that now bears its name. Twenty-four thousand Prussian, Hanoverian, Hessian and British troops fought under Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick and the Crown Prince of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel) against a French army of 21,500 soldiers led by Lieutenant-General Le Chevalier du Muy and the Duke of Broglie. The Prussians and their allies won, killing 8,000 French soldiers while losing only 1,500 themselves, leaving them free to sack the town. A tower on the Desenberg recalls the Battle of Warburg.
Revwar in Fulda
Thanks for sending me these links - this one is for the recent event in Germany which draws people every year at Fulda where they do Revwar and SYW on different days .
Bloody Mohawk
This looks like it might be a good read covering the F&I and Revwar on the New York Frontier. Read about it here
Valmy 1792-2012
I know this is a battle in the French Revolution but there is a great Facebook page for this reenactment battle between the French and the Prussians and they're talking about inviting some of the Revwar French whitecoats so some of you might be interested in that so I'll tag this American Revolution etc. Check out the page anyhoo.
Wednesday 4 August 2010
Last of the Mohicans (1936)
You can now compare the 56 version with the Michael Mann one - I think the 90s script was based on this one so it should be fairly similar.
Monday 2 August 2010
Grand Encampment 5
Thought we'd have a look at what's about for last month's French and Indian war reenactment at Stoney Creek - this video is interesting.
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