British Army Uniforms

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Yves Martin has posted a series of articles by Bryan Fosten on the early English army on the above group. . 

Die Schlacht bei Lutter am Barenberge : ein Beitrag zur vaterländischen Geschichte by Lichtenstein, G

 This is for German-speaking readers. Lutter is 400 years old in August.

Memoirs of a Cavalier ; or a Military Journal of the Wars in Germany, and the Wars i- Full Audiobook

 Memoirs of a Cavalier - Wikipedia

17th c Military Manuals This is a comprehensive if not complete list of known (English) Military Manuals of the 17th century.

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Over The Hills And Far Away (Traditional)

 Art and video by Thomas Payton.

This tune was published in Thomas D'Urfey's Pills to Purge Melancholy (Originally in 1706). It appeared in The Recruiting Officer, a comedy by George Farquhar and in John Gay's The Beggar's Opera (1728). The lyrics refer to the War of the Spanish Succession (1701--1714), the Duke of Marlborough, and Queen Anne of England (1665 --1714).

Marlborough's Masterpiece: The Battle of Ramillies

 Could a single afternoon shatter the hegemony of the "Sun King" and reshape the map of Europe? In May 1706, the War of Spanish Succession hung on a knife’s edge as the French army left its defensive lines to seek a decisive engagement. Join hosts Dr. Alexander Burns, Dr. Andrew Bamford and Lee Gugino as they welcome back General Ewan Carmichael to deconstruct the Battle of Ramillies, a tactical masterpiece of 18th-century warfare.

In this episode, we apply the modern military framework of find, fix, strike, and exploit to examine how the Duke of Marlborough lured the French into a deadly trap. We explore the "Revolution in Military Affairs" triggered by the socket bayonet and flintlock musket, the brutal infantry struggle in the Ramillies churchyard, and the earth-shaking collision of 25,000 cavalrymen. Discover how Marlborough's ability to "lead from the front" and his obsession with logistics turned a polyglot coalition into the most feared force in the "Cockpit of Europe". Meet the Expert General Ewan Carmichael: A veteran military professional and historian, General Carmichael brings a unique perspective on the War of Spanish Succession. His expertise bridges the gap between 18th-century "war of posts" and modern tactical doctrine.

Ramillies 1706

 Battle of Ramillies - Wikipedia

Today's anniversary. Reenactors from all over Europe are reenacting it this weekend.

photo by Thistle and Rose Living History from last night