Monday, July 6, 2020

American Revolution Armies: The Crown Forces.



Fair is fair.  July 4th was for the American Armies.  Today, the Crown Forces make their appearance.  British, Hessian and Loyalist regiments parading for your review.


Sir William Howe, commanding the Army



Mrs Loring impatiently awaits Sir William to finish with this foolishness and return run the Fargo table.


Brigade Of Guards:
Guard's in campaign uniform.

Guard's flank companies in their unusual hat-caps.




Grenadier battalions:



1st and 2nd Grenadier battalions.


Light Infantry battalions:

Lights in campaign kit.

1st and 2nd Light Infantry battalions.

Line Infantry:
British Line Infantry battalions.

33rd and 23rd Regiments of Foot.




Highland Infantry:

71st Highland regiment of Foot.

1st and 2nd battalions.


Royal Artillery:



Hessian Brigade:


Jager companies.

regiments Bose, Rall, Lossberg and Knyphausen.






17th Light Dragoons:





British Legion:

Lt.Col.Tarleton leading the charge.


Legion Dragoons.



Legion Infantry and light 3 pounder gun.




A bit of unpleasantness:

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    1. Thank you very much. I appreciate your comments.

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  2. A stirring display!

    Best Regards,

    Stokes

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  3. What a great collection Mark....I had to smile at the Hessian brigade as I think I have all four of the named German battalions in my own collection...I never got around to Jaegers though for some reason! I also like the British Saratoga campaign headwear on some of the figures.

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