Saturday 27 December 2014

the run up to the Battle of New Orleans bicentennial

Today in 1814  - The American schooner USS Carolina is destroyed. It was the last of Commodore Daniel Patterson's makeshift fleet that fought a series of delaying actions that contributed to Andrew Jackson's victory at the Battle of New Orleans.

Friday 19 December 2014

Tuesday 16 December 2014

Redcoat portrait

Portrait of an officer of 50th Foot, identified as Major Sir Alexander Hope 4th Bt. (1728 - 1794) 1765 - 1770c.
Joseph Wright of Derby ARA 1734 - 1797
http://www.historicalportraits.com/Gallery.asp…-|-Joseph-Wright-of-Derby-ARA

Sunday 14 December 2014

new Thomsomfeld diorama

hello ralph,
the latest diorama awi uniformplate us army 1775 -76.

This shows a selection of many different uniforms of americans during the awi for the first period 1775-1776
The photo quality is again made not so good. I hate to photograph it.
Here you can see the make off
viewtopic.php?f=11&t=16432

here are larger pics
http://s776.photobucket.com/user/thomso ... ent&page=1

Saturday 13 December 2014

Cornet Thomas Boothby Parkyns, 15th (or the King's) Regiment of (Light) Dragoons, 1780.



Oil on canvas by John Boultbee (1753-1812), 1780.

Parkyns served in the 15th Light Dragoons from 1776 to 1781. He wears the distinctive metal light dragoons head dress with the comb and Gorgon's head, together with the battle honour, 'Emsdorf' (1760), particular to the 15th. The artist's sister, Jane Boultbee, was his stepmother.

Wednesday 10 December 2014

Winter warfare at Fort Ti

I admit to relying on Fort Ticonderoga for wintry photos - they are pretty active during this time of year and host the Battle on Snowshoes weekend.

Friday 5 December 2014

The Noble train

At Fort Ticonderoga, Henry Knox begins his historic transport of artillery to Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Visitors to Fort Ticonderoga can discover the story of Henry Knox’s “Noble Train” of artillery at an upcoming living history event, Saturday, December 7, from 10 am – 4 pm. The event will feature a program highlighting Henry Knox’s arrival to Fort Ticonderoga and recreate the beginning of the epic feat that ultimately forced the British evacuation from Boston on March 17, 1776. - See more at: http://www.adirondackalmanack.com/2013/12/henry-knoxs-noble-train-artillery-event-saturday.html#sthash.JH6iRFS8.dpuf
Event this weekend at Ti - details here
Visitors to Fort Ticonderoga can discover the story of Henry Knox’s “Noble Train” of artillery at an upcoming living history event, Saturday, December 7, from 10 am – 4 pm. The event will feature a program highlighting Henry Knox’s arrival to Fort Ticonderoga and recreate the beginning of the epic feat that ultimately forced the British evacuation from Boston on March 17, 1776. - See more at: http://www.adirondackalmanack.com/2013/12/henry-knoxs-noble-train-artillery-event-saturday.html#sthash.JH6iRFS8.dpuf

Wednesday 3 December 2014

Tuesday 2 December 2014

“Fort Fever Series!”

Photo:  Fort Ticonderoga’s “Fort Fever Series!” begins January 11, 2015, when Artificer Tailor Gibb Zea delves into what Rogers’ Rangers wore. The program takes place at 2 pm. and takes place in the Mars Education Center. Admission is $10; free for Members of Fort Ticonderoga.

War of the American Indians : Documentary on the History of the Iroquois


Montcalm's Crushing Blow

got my copy of this RAID Osprey - first look is very promising - illlustration wise it is excellent. Get it from Galloping Major and you will get a free figure.

Garnison de Québec. Compagnies franches de la Marine

www.lagarnisondequebec.com