Sunday, 30 January 2022

Butler's Ranger, Fort Erie - January of 1779.

 This is a new secondary impression by the King's 8th Lights. 
They say

The final state of our Butler's Rangers impression, hand made and hand sewn, by Timbrell Cockburn Cunha, including the equipment, hat, and accessories. We are excited to finally put this to use, as well as the winter equipment, and clothing.' The photos are taken by Trisha da Cunha, of Timbrell Cockburn Cunha, and the person pictured is our President, Marcio da Cunha.





Friday, 21 January 2022

A Very Fine Regiment - book from Helion on the 47th

 


'Lovely bit of artwork by Giorgio Albertini, depicting a soldier of the 47th Foot in the early years of the American War of Independence, for Paul Knight's forthcoming study of that unit, A Very Fine Regiment. Due out next month, you can register interest in Paul's book via the Helion and Company Publishing website: https://www.helion.co.uk/.../a-very-fine-regiment-the...'

Across the Ocean, Into Battle: German Soldiers, Families, and Communities in the American Revolution

  Historian Friederike Baer focuses our attention on the varied experiences of the German auxiliaries in the American Revolution. Between 17...