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Making Cartridges – Part 2
The next step in our reproduction cartouche (cartridge) making is the necessary implements to shape them! The instructions that we are following, which were issued in 1777 to the officers in charge of ammunition manufacturing, state that you need: - a "wooden mandrel, 7 inches long and 6 lines 9 points in diameter; these must … Continue reading Making Cartridges – Part 2
Pre-season Reading
Inspired by our frenemies in 17th Regiment of Foot 1775-83, here's some of our pre-season revising! What have you been reading for your research? Or what's on your wish list?
Spring Training #1
Photos taken from our latest drill day! Training like this is essential at this point in the year as we prepare for the first of our events in the coming months. Not only is it a chance to refresh some key concepts (such as the chargez en douze temps/firing in twelve times), but also a … Continue reading Spring Training #1
So where did the French who fought in the American Revolution come from?
Check out this short from our collaboration with Survive History, or head over to their channel for the full video! https://videopress.com/v/NteGaa0J?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true
So who were the French who fought in the American Revolution?
Check out this short from our collaboration with Survive History, or head over to their channel for the full video! https://videopress.com/v/KUptImjT?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true
Making Cartridges – Part 1
This weekend, a small detachment began the work on a project we've been researching for a while….reproduction cartridges. The first step is, of course, casting the lead musket balls! The main difficulty is the twin nature of molten metal and toxic lead, so appropriate safety precautions (as seen here) were an essential - but otherwise … Continue reading Making Cartridges – Part 1
On This Day – the French attack Jersey!
And no, not *New* Jersey! Here in the UK it can be easy to think that the battles of the #RevWar were only visible in North America. Now not only does this neglect the wider global engagements, and indeed the lengthy siege of Gibraltar, but 245 years ago a small French expedition attempted to open another front … Continue reading On This Day – the French attack Jersey!
Season’s Greetings!
Joyeuses fêtes de fin d'année! We hope all our followers (over 700 across platforms) are having a restful holiday After all, 'tis the season for reflection! We've had a busy year - events across the country, training, research, kit production, and even participating in a major youtube documentary - but, as you can see from … Continue reading Season’s Greetings!
An Army Marches on its Stomach
The oft-toted phrase "an army marches on its stomach" was very much the case when the French arrived in America. Expédition Particulière, commanded by Rochambeau, spent much of 1780 and 1781 in New York and Rhode Island, and research by Dr Selig has shown that these 4-5 thousand soldiers went through 8-10 wagon loads of … Continue reading An Army Marches on its Stomach
Le Régiment Gatinois 