Friday, 25 April 2014

Almansa 1707

This battle of the War of Spanish Succession took place today 1707. Wiki here. Down in Spain they are reenacting it this weekend so if you are in the area try to catch it

Friday, 18 April 2014

Skirmish between British and French cavalry c1760

By David Morier. Here for a zoomable version. 
For a FB page dedicated to the living history of the SYW -
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Minden1759/

Wednesday, 16 April 2014

Edinburgh City Guard

As its Culloden day I thought I'd feature a North of the Border group and this one looks definitely worth checking out. Website here

Culloden

Fought today 1746.
Wiki here

Sunday, 13 April 2014

The Bivouac (1710)

By Watteau. From here
Another of Watteau's military paintings is here

Wednesday, 2 April 2014

Camp followers

Artist
Title Soldiers and Camp Followers Resting from a March
Date circa