American warfare 1690-1835 in popular culture, art, in miniature and in wargames, through Living History and in movies.

This image shows the distinct advantage the 3 banded 'Charleville' muskets had over the Brown Bess - you could clean the barrel more easily. Charleville musket wiki

American warfare 1690-1835 in popular culture, art, in miniature and in wargames, through Living History and in movies.

Thanks to Thomsomsfeld for alerting me to this book by R Chartrand - I shall have to buy it. They say In 1758, at the height of the French and Indian War, British Brigadier General John Forbes led his army on a methodical advance against Fort Duquesene, French headquarters in the Ohio valley. As his army closed in upon the fort, he sent Major Grant of the 77th Highlanders and 850 men on a reconnaissance in force against the fort. The French, alerted to this move, launched their own counter-raid. 500 French and Canadians, backed by 500 Indian allies, ambushed the highlanders and sent them fleeing back to the main army. With the success of that operation, the French planned their own raid against the English encampment at Fort Ligonier less than fifty miles away. With only 600 men, against an enemy strength of 4,000, the French & Amerindians launched a daring night attack on the heart of the enemy encampment. This book tells the complete story of these ambitious raids and counter-raids, giving in-depth detail on the forces, terrain, and tactics.

Thanks to Thomsomsfeld for alerting me to this book by R Chartrand - I shall have to buy it. They say In 1758, at the height of the French and Indian War, British Brigadier General John Forbes led his army on a methodical advance against Fort Duquesene, French headquarters in the Ohio valley. As his army closed in upon the fort, he sent Major Grant of the 77th Highlanders and 850 men on a reconnaissance in force against the fort. The French, alerted to this move, launched their own counter-raid. 500 French and Canadians, backed by 500 Indian allies, ambushed the highlanders and sent them fleeing back to the main army. With the success of that operation, the French planned their own raid against the English encampment at Fort Ligonier less than fifty miles away. With only 600 men, against an enemy strength of 4,000, the French & Amerindians launched a daring night attack on the heart of the enemy encampment. This book tells the complete story of these ambitious raids and counter-raids, giving in-depth detail on the forces, terrain, and tactics.

American warfare 1690-1835 in popular culture, art, in miniature and in wargames, through Living History and in movies.

Interesting helmet on this figure by Morier. Said to be the 21st. See here

Thanks to Thomsomsfeld for alerting me to this book by R Chartrand - I shall have to buy it. They say In 1758, at the height of the French and Indian War, British Brigadier General John Forbes led his army on a methodical advance against Fort Duquesene, French headquarters in the Ohio valley. As his army closed in upon the fort, he sent Major Grant of the 77th Highlanders and 850 men on a reconnaissance in force against the fort. The French, alerted to this move, launched their own counter-raid. 500 French and Canadians, backed by 500 Indian allies, ambushed the highlanders and sent them fleeing back to the main army. With the success of that operation, the French planned their own raid against the English encampment at Fort Ligonier less than fifty miles away. With only 600 men, against an enemy strength of 4,000, the French & Amerindians launched a daring night attack on the heart of the enemy encampment. This book tells the complete story of these ambitious raids and counter-raids, giving in-depth detail on the forces, terrain, and tactics.

Gage's, Highlanders and Light Infantry in ambush mode.

Here. My Italian is non existent so I am not that certain what's going on but it looks like a series of graphic novels on Deerfield and various other frontier adventures. Check them out and if you find out more then let me know! My Google translator says this (incidentally the Fort William Henry mentioned is a different one than the SYW one. DEERFIELD 1704 HOMEPAGE At Lucca Comics and Games 2011 Deerfield returns to 1704, with two new publications: PATH OF WAR and ATTACK AT FORT WILLIAM HENRY. The relentless struggle between opposing forces along the frontier of New England, in a story full of twists and battles. The Rangers of Colonel Church attacked the villages of the French settlers in Acadia to avenge the massacre of Deerfield. The Huron Wendat people chasing Agawam, Nashak and Mary Stuart. A new character enters the scene: Souhegan, a beautiful raven-haired girl Abenaki ... A vile deception by an English officer and the killing of the Sachem of the Eastern Abenaki tribes, provoked the attack of the French Navy at Fort William Henry and the Abenaki Indians to the English village of Pemaquid ... A true story in 1696, with a screenplay by Charles Bazan drawings and Lele Vianello. In November 2010 has revived the adventure with the first issue of the new series of Deerfield in 1704, WAR OF FRONTIER. The epic of the frontier, the French and Indian wars in the 700, the battles between the English and French, the Huron and Abenaki Indians of assaults on the outposts of the settlers, protected by the Colonial Militia. A fascinating story of war, massacres, love and revenge, with the lyrics and screenplay by Charles Bazan, watercolors and the comic pages of Lele Vianello, who worked for so many years of Hugo Pratt, awaits you in November in Lucca Comics booth space Corto Maltese, and in the best comics. To be informed of publications, initiatives and events, subscribe now to our newsletter or write to [email protected]

Planning the attack on Fort Pitt. From here. Thanks to Thomsomfeld.

Thanks to Thomsomsfeld for alerting me to this book by R Chartrand - I shall have to buy it. They say In 1758, at the height of the French and Indian War, British Brigadier General John Forbes led his army on a methodical advance against Fort Duquesene, French headquarters in the Ohio valley. As his army closed in upon the fort, he sent Major Grant of the 77th Highlanders and 850 men on a reconnaissance in force against the fort. The French, alerted to this move, launched their own counter-raid. 500 French and Canadians, backed by 500 Indian allies, ambushed the highlanders and sent them fleeing back to the main army. With the success of that operation, the French planned their own raid against the English encampment at Fort Ligonier less than fifty miles away. With only 600 men, against an enemy strength of 4,000, the French & Amerindians launched a daring night attack on the heart of the enemy encampment. This book tells the complete story of these ambitious raids and counter-raids, giving in-depth detail on the forces, terrain, and tactics.

American warfare 1690-1835 in popular culture, art, in miniature and in wargames, through Living History and in movies.

Back in the 90s-00s New York artist Thomas Payton was involved in recreating this famous unit in a Living History project. He also kept a sketchbook from those times which is well worth checking out. All pictures copyright Thomas Payton.

American warfare 1690-1835 in popular culture, art, in miniature and in wargames, through Living History and in movies.

Gage's, Highlanders and Light Infantry in ambush mode.

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By G Embleton. Thanks Thomsomfeld.

Gage's, Highlanders and Light Infantry in ambush mode.

Thanks to Thomsomsfeld for alerting me to this book by R Chartrand - I shall have to buy it. They say In 1758, at the height of the French and Indian War, British Brigadier General John Forbes led his army on a methodical advance against Fort Duquesene, French headquarters in the Ohio valley. As his army closed in upon the fort, he sent Major Grant of the 77th Highlanders and 850 men on a reconnaissance in force against the fort. The French, alerted to this move, launched their own counter-raid. 500 French and Canadians, backed by 500 Indian allies, ambushed the highlanders and sent them fleeing back to the main army. With the success of that operation, the French planned their own raid against the English encampment at Fort Ligonier less than fifty miles away. With only 600 men, against an enemy strength of 4,000, the French & Amerindians launched a daring night attack on the heart of the enemy encampment. This book tells the complete story of these ambitious raids and counter-raids, giving in-depth detail on the forces, terrain, and tactics.

Author Name Windrow, M. & Embleton, G. Title MILITARY DRESS OF NORTH AMERICA ...

This group made their debut last weekend in Kent and they apparently went down very well. What is it about Wales that it produces really top notch groups? Image from Nigel of the Lexington Minute Company who are producing some 1812 militia for this summer's bicentennial events.

OSPREY MAA-366 - Colonial American Troops 1610-1774 (1)