A re-enactment by the Sealed Knott of the Civil War coming to Jersey. As well as the procession and the bangs and smoke of battle, Deputy Bob Smale can be briefly seen in a Cavalier outfit - smoking!
Friday, 6 November 2026
Edgehill 1642 The Campaign and Battle Peter Young
Got this from the Library. 1st edition from 1967. I like Civil War books of this era. This is pre Sealed Knot.
Thursday, 5 November 2026
From Stephan Vroom
The original pre-order link for my book, Ordre en Woorden van Commando op de handelinge van de Snaphaan, is no longer active.
I am pleased to announce that the book is now available directly through the Cooper's Choice online store, in both Dutch and English.
This publication is the result of my research into the drill and weapon handling of the snaphaunce musket within the Dutch States Army between 1665 and 1701. Drawing on historical drill regulations, military descriptions and period illustrations, it explores how this firearm was handled and taught, with particular attention to the origins of the Dutch Marines.
The book is intended for enthusiasts of military history, historical reenactors and anyone interested in the military history of the Dutch Republic during the 17th century.
𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲:
English edition:A big thank you to everyone who has previously shown an interest in the book and followed the research along the way. I hope you enjoy reading it!
Lillibullero - Fife & Drum
Lillibullero" (also spelt Lillibulero, Lilliburlero, or Lilli Burlero) is a march attributed to Henry Purcell. Thomas Wharton wrote lyrics for the song. It became popular in England at the time of the Glorious Revolution of 1688. Many alternative lyrics have been written for the melody.
Was the Glorious Revolution really so glorious?
On 5 November 1688, the Dutch stadtholder William of Orange landed in Brixham with 40,000 soldiers, sailors, and volunteers, before marching on London, where he was crowned King William III as part of the Glorious Revolution.
Mark Shearwood challenges the traditional narrative of William of Orange’s 1688 invasion, uncovering the military preparations, unusual supplies and propaganda that reveal the true intentions behind his campaign. Discover the fascinating details that cast a new light on one of the most significant events in English history.
Read the blog post here: https://helionbooks.wordpress.com/.../the-pen-is.../Today in 1757 - Rossbach
Battle of Rossbach - Wikipedia
The Battle of Rossbach took place on 5 November 1757 during the Third Silesian War (1756–1763, part of the Seven Years' War) near the village of Rossbach (Roßbach), in the Electorate of Saxony. It is sometimes called the Battle of, or at, Reichardtswerben, after a different nearby town. In this 90-minute battle, Frederick the Great, king of Prussia, defeated an Allied army composed of French forces augmented by a contingent of the Reichsarmee (Imperial Army) of the Holy Roman Empire. The French and Imperial army included 41,110 men, opposing a considerably smaller Prussian force of 22,000. Despite overwhelming odds, Frederick managed to defeat the Imperials and the French.
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