Flintlock and tomahawk
American warfare 1690-1815 in popular culture, art, in miniature and in wargames, through Living History and in movies.
About Me
- Name: Ralphus
- Location: Midsomer Norton Radstock near Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom
Writing about things that turn up on my 'interest radar' - history, movies, music
Wednesday, 31 August 2016
Tuesday, 30 August 2016
Monday, 29 August 2016
French and Indian War by Ralph Mitchard
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Redcoat Seven Years War |
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Jersey Blues |
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Abenaki |
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French Niagara |
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Black Watch Ticonderoga 1758 |
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Iroquois |
Labels: art, seven years war
American Revolution in France
This weekend just gone in France there was an American Revolution event with groups coming from near and far to recreate an action based on Yorktown. Present and pictured were French groups Soissonnais, Royal-Artillerie and from Italy the King's 8th (Progetto Redcoats and Rebels).
Photos by Alessia Maria Simona Giorda.
Also see here at the Soissonnais website
Photos by Alessia Maria Simona Giorda.
Also see here at the Soissonnais website
Labels: American Revolution, reenactment
Thursday, 25 August 2016
General Rochambeau’s French Army 1780-1783 René Chartrand
Well illustrated pdf here
Labels: American Revolution, French forces
Touraine
The regiment, commanded by Vicomte de Poudeux, was among forces under Saint Simon brought from the West Indies to Yorktown. Régiment de Touraine principal engagements: Yorktown ; St Christophe ; Les Sainte
Labels: American Revolution, French forces
Regiment du Soisonnais
I'm very interested in the American Revolution period in France and these photos from this year please me greatly. See more here.
See them in action at the event below. Also see here
Labels: American Revolution, French forces
Tuesday, 23 August 2016
Iroquois Patrick Prugne
Le 25 aout, les éditions Daniel Maghen publient le dernier album de Patrick Prugne : Iroquois. Après Pawnee et Frenchman,
le dessinateur continue à explorer l’Histoire de l’Amérique et des
Indiens lors de l’arrivée des Européens, soldats, colons ou
explorateurs. Dans ce dernier album, il se penche sur l’épopée de Samuel
de Champlain, chargé par le roi de France d’explorer et de pacifier les
rives du Saint-Laurent. L’enjeu de l’expédition est le contrôle du
commerce des peaux avec différentes tribus, Hurons, Algonquins et
Montagnais. Guidé par le Basque, un trappeur sans scrupule, Champlain
s’enfonce en territoire iroquois. Il va se retrouver en plein milieu
d’une guerre indienne. Une belle histoire d’aventure merveilleusement
dessinée, mais avec Patrick Prugne, ce n’est pas une surprise. Jugez par
vous même !
See more here
See more here
Labels: first nations
Monday, 22 August 2016
Florida Seminole Wars
Ace Facebook page for all those interested in this area of history.
Labels: Seminole Wars
Saturday, 20 August 2016
Fallen Timbers
On 20 August 1794 United States forces were victorious at the Battle of Fallen Timbers, the final battle of the Northwest Indian War. Anthony Wayne's decisive victory led to the 1795 Treaty of Greeneville, which ended major hostilities in the region until Tecumseh's War began.
The illustration below is taken from Campaign 256: Fallen Timbers 1794 by John F Winkler. The illustration is by Peter Dennis - http://bit.ly/2b2Eia
If you'd like to read more about the Battle of Fallen Timbers pick up a copy of Campaign 256: Fallen Timbers 1794 by John F Winkler, currently available at a 30% discount as part of our Summer Sale! http://bit.ly/2b2Eycg
The illustration below is taken from Campaign 256: Fallen Timbers 1794 by John F Winkler. The illustration is by Peter Dennis - http://bit.ly/2b2Eia
If you'd like to read more about the Battle of Fallen Timbers pick up a copy of Campaign 256: Fallen Timbers 1794 by John F Winkler, currently available at a 30% discount as part of our Summer Sale! http://bit.ly/2b2Eycg
Labels: Northwest Territory War
Fallen Timbers 1794
Today's anniversary. Watch a video on the battle here
Labels: Northwest Territory War
Thursday, 18 August 2016
Monday, 15 August 2016
Wednesday, 10 August 2016
Forts of the American Revolution 1775-83 Rene Chartrand (Osprey)
Buy here and see inside. Though primarily fought in the field, the American Revolution saw
fortifications play an important part in some of the key campaigns of
the war. Field fortifications were developed around major towns
including Boston, New York and Savannah, while the frontier forts at
Stanwix, Niagara and Cumberland were to all be touched by the war. This
book details all the types of fortification used throughout the
conflict, the engineers on all sides who constructed and maintained
them, and the actions fought around and over them.
Labels: American Revolution, forts
Tuesday, 9 August 2016
Monday, 8 August 2016
Join or Die! Event in Poland for 2017
Revwar is an emerging period in Poland and they have their sights on getting bigger. Go here to see the details.
Labels: American Revolution, reenactment
Sunday, 7 August 2016
Rev War Re-enactors UK
There is quite a good deal of activity for this period in Britain. Things are definitely happening. If you want in on the action and get reenacting the American Revolution then go to this Facebook group and take it from there. Photo Tina Chalk.
Labels: American Revolution, reenactment
Saturday, 6 August 2016
Friday, 5 August 2016
Thursday, 4 August 2016
Monday, 1 August 2016
Les Mousquets du roy
On August 7, Les Mousquets du roy will be part of the commemoration
of the 325th anniversary of the battles of LaPrairie. They will attend
as 1691 soldiers of the troupes de la Marine and Canadian volonteers.
La Société
d'histoire de la La Prairie-de-la-Magdeleine.
Labels: French forces, King William's War