American warfare 1690-1835 in popular culture, art, in miniature and in wargames, through Living History and in movies.
Friday, 27 February 2015
French and Indian war figures
HANNAH SNELL
THE
Female Soldier;
Or, The Surprising
LIFE and ADVENTURES
OF
HANNAH SNELL,
Born in the City of Worcester,
Female Soldier;
Or, The Surprising
LIFE and ADVENTURES
OF
HANNAH SNELL,
Born in the City of Worcester,
Who took upon herself the Name of James Gray; and, being deserted
by her Husband, put on Mens Apparel, and travelled to Coventry in
quest of him, where she enlisted in Col. Guise’s Regiment of Foot,
and marched with that Regiment to Carlisle, in the Time of the
Rebellion in Scotland; shewing what happened to her in that City,
and her Desertion from that Regiment.
ALSO
A Full and True Account of her enlisting afterwards into Fraser’s
Regiment of Marines, then at Portsmouth; and her being draughted
out of that Regiment, and sent on board the Swallow Sloop of War,
one of Admiral Boscawen’s Squadron, then bound for the
East-Indies. With the many Vicissitudes of Fortune she met with
during that Expedition, particularly at the Siege of Pondicherry,
where she received Twelve Wounds. Likewise, the surprising Accident
by which she came to hear of the Death of her faithless Husband, who
she went in quest of.
TOGETHER
With an Account of what happened to her in the Voyage to England,
in the Eltham Man of War. The whole containing the most surprizing
Incidents that have happened in any preceeding Age; wherein is laid
open all her Adventures, in Mens Cloaths, for near five Years,
without her Sex being ever discovered.
LONDON:
Printed for, and Sold by R. Walker, the Corner of Elliot’s-Court,
in the Little Old-Bailey. 1750. Price One Shilling.
Read it herePrinted for, and Sold by R. Walker, the Corner of Elliot’s-Court,
in the Little Old-Bailey. 1750. Price One Shilling.
Thursday, 26 February 2015
Esprit de Corps Living History Group
Tuesday, 24 February 2015
A pair of Redcoat paintings from the National Army Museum
Lady Johnstone, Wife of the Governor of Menorca, Accompanied by
Officers of the 25th Regiment of Foot and the Royal Navy, and a Naval
Seaman
Lady Louisa Lennox with Her Husband’s Regiment, 25th Regiment of
Foot (with Lord George Lennox beside her, and Fort St Philip, Port
Mahon, in the background)
Monday, 23 February 2015
Baron Von Steuben
As today is the anniversary of Steuben's arrival at Valley Forge here's a clip which shows his influence.
Sunday, 22 February 2015
Saturday, 21 February 2015
Fort Ti's Battle on Snowshoes
Photo thanks to Ward Oles. Event details
Wednesday, 18 February 2015
Fun facts about Robert Rogers from Fort Ticonderoga
As You Prepare for Fort Ticonderoga’s Battle On Snowshoes Re-enactment: What You May Not Have Known About Bobby and His Buddies…
here
Patriot Militiaman in the American Revolution 1775–82
the new Osprey
Warrior 176 - Patriot Militiaman in the American Revolution 1775–82. June 2015. Illustrator Steve Noon
first pics
best regards
thomsom
Winter trek
Photo credits: Lee Gugino. Excellent.
Sunday, 15 February 2015
The other Battle on Snowshoes
21 March - Bristol Vermont.
This is a recreation of the March 13, 1758 Battle on Snowshoes, between Robert Rogers' scouting party and Ensigns Langis' and Durantaye's war party. For more on the history, visit the unit's website: https://sites.google.com/
This year, the recreated battle will take place on the Layn Farm in Bristol, VT. This is the same field-and-woods site that we regularly return to every couple of years--the EALR's firing range, for the EALR members.
Unit commanders, as per Jim Ross' instructions: "the scenario will be unveiled to all at inspection. Have all firelocks well cleaned and appropriately appointed ( Stall and Guard). Snow shoes will be required this year. Bring a lunch and plenty of rounds."
This is a recreation of the March 13, 1758 Battle on Snowshoes, between Robert Rogers' scouting party and Ensigns Langis' and Durantaye's war party. For more on the history, visit the unit's website: https://sites.google.com/
This year, the recreated battle will take place on the Layn Farm in Bristol, VT. This is the same field-and-woods site that we regularly return to every couple of years--the EALR's firing range, for the EALR members.
Unit commanders, as per Jim Ross' instructions: "the scenario will be unveiled to all at inspection. Have all firelocks well cleaned and appropriately appointed ( Stall and Guard). Snow shoes will be required this year. Bring a lunch and plenty of rounds."
Saturday, 14 February 2015
Friday, 13 February 2015
New Thomsomfeld diorama
Hello folk,
the new diorama shows rangers and scots after a painting by john buxton
masters
after a painting by john buxton
Strelets-R 1/72 Tecumseh 1812
Tuesday, 10 February 2015
Sunday, 8 February 2015
Saturday, 7 February 2015
Wednesday, 4 February 2015
Event at Old Fort Niagara
Gearing up for Snowshoe Patrol on Saturday, February 7th. Activities
from 11am to 4pm. Check out our website for a full schedule of events
www.oldfortniagara.org.
www.oldfortniagara.org.
Sunday, 1 February 2015
THE GEOMETRY OF WAR: FORTIFICATION PLANS FROM 18TH-CENTURY AMERICA
Norm found this website - looks interesting.
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