We’ve been doing loads of research into all aspects of a Soldat’s life during the American Revolution – take a look at what we’ve been finding out!
Soldats Gathering in their Masses
Religion was integral to eighteenth-century French society, and the same was true of the military! Owing to the fact that a large part of the authority of the French monarchy’s…
Leadership in Battle
In the chaos of battle, soldiers looked to their Officiers and Bas-Officiers (or NCOs in English) for leadership, support, and alignement! This wonderful photo by Katie events Photography also highlights…
Avant la bataille / before battle
Un fusilier du Saintonge et un grenadier du Gatinois / a fusilier of the Saintonge Regiment and a grenadier of the Gatinois Regiment, featuring La compagnie la Courbière Photo by…
The Importance of Living History
We are firm believers that Living History is a powerful tool for education. Research of primary sources and secondary literature is all well and good – but a large part…
Morning Inspection
Inspecting the men was a tireless job! Every officer (commissioned and non-commissioned) performed the task (to varying degrees), from a Caporal up to Chef de Battallon – and indeed even…
Marching in Step?
Contrary to popular belief, it was not common for eighteenth-century armies to march fully formed and in step. Contemporary military theorists all agreed that it achieved nothing – other than…
Descendez vos armes / Lower your arms
Although not in the 1776 Ordonnance du Roi, a practical and period solution to the need to lower muskets whilst in wooded areas! Photo by kind permission of Skipping Red Panda
Sergent’s “Stripes”
The main distinguishing feature of our new sergent’s impression is the lace band around his forearm. The 1779 Reglemente says that his lace should be “a simple silver braid on…
Making Cartridges – Part 3
Welcome back- at last we’ve assembled our cartouches and loaded the giberne! And how, you might ask? With the template cut out… …we place a lead ball in the top…
Le Régiment Gatinois 