Forming “Le Régiment Gatinois”!

We would like to formally announce the creation of the UK-based 'Le Régiment Gatinois', as a constituent group of @redsandrevs and in conjunction with the US-based 18th Gatinois. The project aims to present an accurate, evidenced, progressive, and accessible representation of a grenadier company of the French Royal Army at the Battle of Yorktown, in … Continue reading Forming “Le Régiment Gatinois”!

On This Day – 6th February 1778

#OnThisDay, 6th February, in 1778; two Franco-American "treaties of Alliance" are signed. The first is a commercial agreement, establishing trading links between France and the United States; the second is a military pact, in case the British wished to begin hostilities. Not only did this open the door for other European nations to become involved, … Continue reading On This Day – 6th February 1778