This picture is from the 40th Foot's FB page where there is plenty of interesting clips of this unique reenactment.
American warfare 1690-1835 in popular culture, art, in miniature and in wargames, through Living History and in movies.
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Fort Ticonderoga event
Join Fort Ticonderoga TOMORROW for a one-day living history event and explore how British soldiers and loyalists engaged in their final cam...
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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... -
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.
I read Stuart Reid's view that this was a usual way of riot control in 18th century Britain. The fact that the troops opened fire without orders is what made this such a horrible event.
ReplyDeleteIt was amazing that John Adams defended them in court, using the principles of law.