The Last of the Mohicans; A narrative of 1757 by James Fenimore Cooper

 The Last of the Mohicans; A narrative of 1757 by James Fenimore Cooper | Project Gutenberg

It was published in 1826 so I thought we could revisit this classic.

Light Troops in the Seven Years War Irregular Warfare in Europe and North America, 1755-1763

 Light Troops in the Seven Years War | From Reason to Revolution 1721-1815 | Helion & Company

Battle of the Plains of Abraham

 

Today in 1759. Battle of the Plains of Abraham - Wikipedia

Quebec

 

Today in 1755

The Battle of Lake George was fought on 8 September 1755, in the north of the Province of New York.^[2] It was part of a campaign by the British to expel the French from North America, in the French and Indian War.^[3] General Jean-Armand, and Baron Dieskau led a variety of regulars and irregulars. William Johnson led an army consisting solely of colonial irregulars and Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) warriors under Hendrick Theyanoguin. The battle consisted of three separate phases and ended in victory for the British and their allies.^[4] Afterward, Johnson built Fort William Henry in order to consolidate his gains.
 

New France & Old England 30th

 New France & Old England 30th anniversary | Facebook

It is nearly 30 years since our first major event at the American Museum Bath. Join the FB group if you are interested.

St Malo drill

 At Fort de Petit Bé two Compagnies franches de la Marine units, one the le Lys sous l'Erable, based in France, and the other Garnison de Quebec, from Canada. They did some excellent demonstrations of the 1755 French infantry exercises and also explanations and demonstrations of 18th century infantry tactics. 

Could You Survive the French and Indian War? | Braddock's Defeat 1755

 Could you survive one of the toughest military campaigns in history - the Braddock expedition to the North American wilderness in 1755? Watch to find out

Defenders of New France

 2027. 

Fully illustrated, this lively study tells the story of the forces fighting for Montcalm and New France during the struggle for Canada in 1754–63.

During the French and Indian War, the defenders of New France were led by the redoubtable Louis-Joseph de Montcalm, whose initial battles with the British and their allies in 1756–58 culminated in the momentous clash on the Plains of Abraham in 1759. In this lively study, Robbie MacNiven examines the various forces led by Montcalm in Canada at a formative time in that country's history.

Montcalm's forces were composed of recently arrived regular French Army troops alongside locally recruited militia and seasoned French colonial infantry, working in conjunction with a number of First Nations peoples hostile to the British. All elements of the diverse forces defending New France are assessed in this engaging account, drawing upon the latest research and findings from the battlefields and garrisons of 18th-century Canada. The fighting men involved are depicted in detail in the period illustrations and specially commissioned artwork plates.

Fort Niagara 2026

 

Event in France

 

Pulteney's Regiment

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'The regiment recently spent a day filming for a Documentary on the 7 Years War in North America. Some private woodland in Worcestershire provided a wonderful setting as the backwoods of the Ohio Valley, Pennsylvania.

We were joined by our friends from the Edinburgh City Guard and the Worcestershire Cavalry. The documentary will be out in July, but here are some sneak preview shots courtesy of Manth Photography

If you'd like to get involved with events like this, and wear a red coat for King George II, please send us a message. New recruits are always welcome.'

Siege of Quebec (1760)

Francis de Gaston, Chevalier de Levis (1719-1787) avec le bâton de maréchal

 Started today in 1760. Lasted until May 15. Siege of Quebec (1760) - Wikipedia

Battle of Sainte-Foy

 The Battle of Sainte-Foy (French: Bataille de Sainte-Foy) sometimes called the Battle of Quebec (French: Bataille du Quebec), was fought on April 28, 1760, near the British-held town of Quebec in the French province of Canada during the Seven Years' War (called the French and Indian War in the United States). It was a victory for the French under the Chevalier de Lévis over the British army under General Murray. The battle was notably bloodier than the Battle of the Plains of Abraham of the previous September, with 833 French casualties to 1,124 British casualties.

At first the British had some success, but the advance masked their artillery, while the infantry became bogged down in the mud and melting snowdrifts of the late spring. The battle turned into a two-hour fight at close range; eventually, as more French soldiers joined the fray, the French turned the British flanks, forcing Murray to realize his mistake and to recall the British back to Quebec without their guns, which Lévis then turned on the city.

1st Royals at Trenton Barracks NJ pic by Richard Patterson 2008

 Major John Wright’s Company. 

Valischka Fotografia Historical Reenactment

 In Spain.

Scalp Hunter

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"Scalp Hunter" is a book by Alan D. Gaff that provides an exhaustive examination of Major Robert Rogers and his Rangers during the 1750s. It offers a comprehensive account of the brutal tactics employed by Rogers and his men, including scalping and the murder of unarmed prisoners. The book is noted for its firsthand accounts from the Rangers and their officers, providing a fresh perspective on the events of that era. It aims to challenge the traditional portrayal of Rogers as an icon of American history and includes much new information that was previously unavailable. 

On February 4, 1826, “The Last of the Mohicans” by James Fenimore Cooper was published.

 The Last of the Mohicans - Wikipedia

War on the Turtle's Back: Indigenous Peoples During the Period of the Seven Years War in North America, 1752-1766 f

 War on the Turtle's Back: Indigenous Peoples During the Period of the Seven Years War in North America, 1752-1766 from our From Reason to Revolution 1721-1815 series is now available!

War on the Turtle’s Back explores the wars fought by Woodland Indians during the French and Indian War and beyond (1752 to 1766). Using Indigenous perspectives, it puts Native motives, choices, and warfare at the centre of events from the Atlantic to the Mississippi. The book reveals daily life, beliefs, training, tactics, dress, and the vital roles of women, cutting through myths from novels and movies. Ideal for history lovers, military history fans, wargamers, and modellers seeking authentic detail.

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Fort Ticonderoga Tailoring our 1759 Portrayal: A Ranger's Coat