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by Joe Wagner One of the ladies in our group has, for years, worn a pair of wooden shoes and is quite enamored with them. I have noticed a few more pairs in the camps and some time ago I began to mildly ponder the propriety of such things. While reading the “New York Journal”…
by Joe Wagner Logistics: “. . the branch of military science dealing with the procurement, maintenance, and movement of equipment, supplies, and personnel.” PART TWO –TRANSPORT & FORAGE The success or failure of a Quartermaster General (QMG) was largely judged on his ability to bring support to the troops while in winter camp and keeping…
by: Capt. Héctor L. Díaz, Spanish Louisiana Infantry Regiment Although supported by historical fact, it is still not widely known that the assistance of Spain and her colonies was an important factor in the triumph of the American Revolution .This being the Fall issue of our newsletter, I would like to present in its spaces…
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)…
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…
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…