Alex Nordin of the Swedish group Anno 1620 - 'taken at our Annual event at Vadstena Castle in Sweden.'
Friday, 13 February 2026
Event in Norton St. Philip this year
It seems there will be a Monmouth Rebellion event here 27/28 July. Something to look forward to. If you need camping try Tucker's Grave a few miles up the road. It's a great cider pub with camping.
Thursday, 12 February 2026
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The Scapegoat: The Brilliant Brief Life of the Duke of Buckingham
I thought I would browse my library system to see if they had anything and was pleasantly surprised to find they have this book.
The First British Army 1624-1628
Next year is the anniversary of La Rochelle. I hope it is commemorated. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_La_Rochelle
This book is interesting
The First British Army 1624-1628: The Army of the Duke Of Buckingham: 114 (Century of the Soldier 1618-1721)
1623 drill
The military discipline : wherein is most martially shone the order of drilling for ye musket and pike 1623 Set forth in postures with the words of command and briefe instructions for the right vse of the same. To be exercised in musters by order from ye Lords of His Ma:ties most Ho:ble Privy Counsaile· | Digital Collections https://digitalcollections.folger.edu/bib171251-165777
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Siege of Ruthven Barracks (1746)
The siege of Ruthven Barracks that took place over the 10 – 11 February 1746 was part of the Jacobite rising of 1745.
In August 1745 the Jacobites had unsuccessfully laid siege to the barracks being repulsed by a small group of Government soldiers.[2] However the Jacobites returned in February 1746 this time equipped with cannon,[2] and as a result the Government garrison surrendered.[1][3] After the Government surrender the Jacobites burned Ruthven Barracks, although the damage must have been slight because they were still in use afterwards.[4]
Monday, 9 February 2026
Chasseurs de Fischer
Seven Years' War
At the start of the Seven Years' War, the corps was in Lorraine and renamed as the Corps des Chasseurs de Fischer. By this time, the establishment had expanded to 2,000 personnel, divided into 8 companies of mounted chasseurs, and 8 of foot chasseurs. In the midst of so many lost battles, the consolidation and training of the Chasseurs de Fischer helped to keep morale high, in addition with the help of many of the other partisan legions.[1]
In 1758 they captured Marburg and Ziegenheim, where some 14 cannons and 6,000 sacks of flour were captured. They then moved on to capture Gottingue and Embeck, and raided many areas in the country beyond the Werra. In September, they took part in the lively fight with Hanoverian chasseurs, where 200 were killed and 27 captured. A few days later, they 'cut to pieces' a battalion of Prussian grenadiers and the Prussian Dragoon Regiment von Finkensteim where 2 squadrons were destroyed, 3 captured, 2 standards captured, and the regimental cash stolen.[1]
The regiment then took part in the Battle of Oberwitter as part of the defensive formation. In 1760, it protected the posts of La Roër, and distinguished itself particularly at the Battle of Kloster Kampen where it defended the abbey. On 27 April 1761, Fischer decided to cede his legion to the Marquis of Conflans, who followed in his predecessors' footsteps.[1]
Sunday, 8 February 2026
Fraustadt 2026 Muzeum Ziemi Wschowskiej
'' Participants from Scandinavia, Latvia, Estonia, Saxony, Turkey and the Gdansk Garrison presented the most important parts of the battle of Wschowa in 1706.
The Nordic Battalion in action! ''
Friday, 6 February 2026
Stockholm Roll 1605
Category:Stockholm Roll - Wikimedia Commons
Thursday, 5 February 2026
Another invitation to Wschowa for a historical reconstruction of the battle of 1706
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Kolejne zaproszenie do Wschowy na historyczną rekonstrukcję bitwy z 1706 roku. Więcej informacji tutaj: Muzeum Ziemi Wschowskiej .
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Another invitation to Wschowa for a historical reconstruction of the battle of 1706. Find out more here: Muzeum Ziemi Wschowskiej .This time in a harsh climate.Words: SG based on the original "Killing Ground" (Field of Death) by Sabaton from Sweden. Music by: SG and AI
Devereux's 50th anniversary
A film by Andy James drummer of the regiment. I was in this unit.
This is a film celebrating 50 years of Colonel Nicholas Devereux's regiment and is set to a recording I made of the Devereux's song with lyrics by Frank Mercer.
Wednesday, 4 February 2026
L'Assemblée - Fife & Drum, Hautbois
JG Baroque says
This is an arrangement I made of the French fife and drum command "L'Assemblée from the French drummer's manual of 1754, which was used to signal the troops to assemble before a march.
Tambour et hautbois du régiment Roy-infanterie, vers 1721
Planche 76 du tome I de "Infanterie et Gardes françaises" par Jacques-Antoine Delaistre (1690-1765), Musée de l'Armée, inv. 10849
"Malbrough s'en va-t-en guerre" - French folk song
Malbrough s'en va-t-en guerre - Wikipedia
"Malbrough s'en va-t-en guerre" is a french folk song written after the battle of Malplaquet in 1709 during the war of Spanish Succession. The song is about the supposed death of the Duke of Malborough. A fake rumor that helped to cheer the morale of the French soldiers in this hard time of war. The song is currently known as one of the most famous french nursery rhyme.
Battle of Fraustadt - Great Northern War Wargame - Twilight of the Sun King
This is an after action report of the Battle of Fraustadt in the Great Northern War, played using the Twilight of the Sun King rules. All miniatures are from Baccus6mm.
Here is a link to the Twilight wargame series by Nick Dorrell:
• The 'Twilight of' Series of Wargame Rules
Tuesday, 3 February 2026
Musketeers
Thanks to Michal Paradowski for identifying this. He says 'This is The Disbanding of the 'Waardgelders' (Mercenaries in the Pay of the Town Government) by Prince Maurits on the Neude, Utrecht, 31 July 1618, painted by Pauwels van Hillegaert in 1627'. The full painting The Disbanding of the ‘Waardgelders’ by Prince Maurits - Rijksmuseum
Troop of Shew
This article is from a reeenactment mag from 1999 called Revival. Anyone remember this group?
Fraustadt 320th
This weekend, Swedish Lif:Compagniet, together with other Carolinian friend associations, goes to Wschowa (Fraustadt) to note that it is 320 years since the battle was fought.
There will be, among other things, a show of the battle together with our Polish friends in Garnison Gda Sjsk, as well as a guided tour on the battlefield by Oskar Sjöström, author of the book Fraustadt 1706: A Field Colored Red.
The battlefield at Fraustadt is largely intact, which gives strong impressions and awakens many thoughts once you are in place.
Fraustadt 1706
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| Engraving made by Johann Christian Marchand |
Today's anniversary. Battle of Fraustadt - Wikipedia
The Battle of Fraustadt was fought on 2 February 1706 (O.S.) / 3 February 1706 (Swedish calendar) / 13 February 1706 (N.S.) between Sweden and Saxony-Poland and their Russian allies near Fraustadt (now Wschowa) in Poland. During the Battle of Fraustadt on February 3, August II was only 120 km away, with a cavalry force about 8,000 men strong. According to Cathal Nolan that caused Swedish General Rehnskiöld to rush to engage Schulenburg. The Swedes were outnumbered by more than two to one by Saxons, mercenaries, and Russians. Ignoring the odds, Rehnsköld attacked the enemy's well-entrenched position. He sent cavalry to drive off defending Saxon horse on either wing and complete a classic double envelopment. The manoeuvre meant they could attack from behind into the center rear of the enemy's main line. The result was 8,000 Russian deaths and 5,000 Saxons and German mercenaries taken prisoner. The battle is a textbook example of a perfect pincer movement and was one of Sweden's key victories in the Great Northern War.[8]
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Monday, 2 February 2026
Charles I Van Dyck
For all Royalists celebrating 400 years since the coronation. Image is from 1635-6
By Anthony van Dyck - National Gallery, London - online catalogue., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=150574
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