American warfare 1690-1835 in popular culture, art, in miniature and in wargames, through Living History and in movies.
Friday, 10 January 2014
Ambush scene from Last of the Mohicans
Excellent clip but if you have read the Osprey Campaign book on Fort William Henry by Ian Castle you'll know it's not really based on history...for example those leaving FWH were not allowed any ammunition...good clip though.
I met a fellow who was an extra in that scene. He was a full-blooded Lenni Lenape (Delaware) but was told he wasn't dark enough to play an native warrior without make-up. Go figure!
I met a fellow who was an extra in that scene. He was a full-blooded Lenni Lenape (Delaware) but was told he wasn't dark enough to play an native warrior without make-up. Go figure!
ReplyDeleteLoved the battle scenes in this movie, but what seemed odd to me was the absence of bayonets.
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