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
Friday 30 December 2011
Tuesday 27 December 2011
Washington Crossing the Delaware and the Battles of Trenton
Revolutionary war re-enactors cross the Delaware River and participate in the re-enactment of the battle of Trenton. 225th anniversary
Friday 23 December 2011
Tuesday 20 December 2011
Terezin 2011
Film of the Seven Years War event in the Czech Republic made into a cool music video for some pleasing folk rock. Enjoy.
Monday 19 December 2011
Sunday 18 December 2011
Happy thanksgiving
Today in 1777 was America's first thanksgiving - celebrating the victory at Saratoga.
Tuesday 13 December 2011
Bombardiers de la Marine
Sunday 11 December 2011
Thursday 8 December 2011
Wednesday 7 December 2011
Seven Cities of Gold (1955)
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
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
Monday 5 December 2011
Wabash 1791
Tuesday 29 November 2011
Guerreros y Batallas
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
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.
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This is the first stage of an excellent project. This is the corner tower of a recreation of the fort in the movie Drums Along the Mohawk...
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It's not easy photographing smaller figures but Richard has done an excellent job. These miniatures are excellent. He says 'The...
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This came out in 1984. Was an excellent addition to a small set of books.