The Continental Line, Inc.
Up Coming Events
-The Battle of Newton
-Fight at Richardson’s Tavern
-Grand Encampment of Revolutionary War Soldiers
-Mt Harmon Plantation
-The Battle of Huck’s Defeat
-House in the Horseshoe
Logistics and the Continental Army
The Quartermaster General
Safety News: Tick Safety
The really warm part of reenacting season has arrived. Now is the time to prepare for everyone’s favorite concern in the hobby, ticks. As we head out to enjoy our hobby, the warm spring weather is also bringing out the pests that could hamper our hobby enjoyment. We know that besides being uncomfortable, ticks also…
by Joe Wagner Logistics: “. . the branch of military science dealing with the procurement, maintenance, and movement of equipment, supplies, and personnel.” PART ONE – THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL The Continental winter camp at Valley Forge in 1777- 78 is the stuff of legend. A pitiable, cold, starving army in rags perseveres through all hardship…
By Gustav Person, 1st Virginia Regiment “…I am no advocate for blindly following the maxims of European policy.” Part I of this article examined the British and Ameri- can training manuals in use and available for study by American leaders during the War of Independence. This part will examine those French and German (mainly Prussian)…
Message From the Chairman
Up Coming Events
-Fort George, Niagara-on-the lake
-Brandywine, Creek State Park
-British Brigade Events
American/European Training Manuals in the Era of the American Revolution
by Gustav Person1st Virginia Regiment “…I am no advocate for blindly following the maxims of European policy.” In December 1777, General Nathaniel Greene sum- marized his attitude to a council of war about using European training/drill manuals, rather than relying on practical experience.1 Yet, before and during the War of Independence, Americans largely relied on…
Now that most of the snow has melted and the warm days become more frequent we start to thing about the next event season. For some of use our events started in February here in the MidAlantic and I know the Southern Department never really stops.
In the beginning, Brad saw that the Colonials were without form and void, and that the Forces of Darkness were spread over the face of the earth. And Brad said, “Let There Be Lights! . . . and infantry . . . . and guns . . . and Dragoons.” The year was 1987. The Hobby had survived the end of the Bicentennial, and although there were fewer reenactors, the ones that stayed in were very interested in keeping things going. Alarge group of reenactors had been invited to England, and had had a wonderful time assaulting Dover Castle, among other adventures.
Follow these simple guidelines to ensure the longevity of your cooperage: A rule of thumb for wet cooperage is: once wet always wet. You may store your vessel filled with water indefinitely. Simply change the water monthly and add a teaspoon of bleach or baking soda to the water to ensure the wood remains sweet.…
Items needed to start the project Latex out door paint Barn Red in color –The amount of paint needed will depend on the amount of work you will be doing. In most cases half of a gallon will be enough for the average ground cloth. DO NOT USE GLOSS PAINT! 1 to 2 tubes of…