Scott, A few years ago I heard of a Napoleonic Reenactment outfit in Germany doing King's German Legion, that reportedly had a Congreve battery. I've tried to...
17084
BritcomHMP@...
Feb 1, 2003 4:07 pm
In a message dated 2/1/2003 8:28:17 AM Central Standard Time, ... Some may have seen the rockets piece on 'Mail Call'. This was shot a few years ago in England...
17085
abateman
abateman2001
Feb 1, 2003 4:44 pm
... From: "Ted Y." <pimpernel77@...> ... The two Congreve guys who show up at events in Ontario do just that. I've only seen their activities from a...
17086
Larry Lozon
lalozon
Feb 2, 2003 1:33 am
... From: "abateman"; <abateman@...> The two Congreve guys who show up at events in Ontario ... place a small dummy rocket in the launching chute...
17087
Jim McArthur <jmmc...
seadoggecaptain
Feb 2, 2003 1:57 am
Hello, the list! I'm interested in corresponding with anyone who re-enacts the Battle of New Orleans, as I'm considering getting involved with same. Not sure...
17088
charlespk66 <charl...
charlespk66
Feb 2, 2003 3:18 am
... Battle ... be ... Bonjour Mssr Jim, Glad to hear you're interested in portraying a creole gentleman. You have many choices when it comes to that. My unit...
17089
Peter Catley
pcatleyuk
Feb 2, 2003 8:27 am
Bonjour Mssr Jim, Glad to hear you're interested in portraying a creole gentleman. You have many choices when it comes to that. My unit portrays the creole ...
17090
charlespk66 <charl...
charlespk66
Feb 2, 2003 1:55 pm
... of the ... Yes, it was the same general. General Jean Amable Humbert fought the Royalists at Vendee in 1792, he fought in Prussia with Hoche and later...
17091
MCARTHUR JAMES
seadoggecaptain
Feb 2, 2003 2:09 pm
Hey, it sounds as though I should enlist in his regiment! So, tell me, re-enactors all: how would a Creole militiaman, organized or unorganized, have dressed,...
17092
droth2003 <droth@....
droth2003
Feb 2, 2003 5:36 pm
Can anyone recommend a source for a good, authentic pattern for an 1812/1813 pattern coatee? After having my other uniforms custom made I wanted to give the...
17093
Randy <rebartiller...
rebartillery...
Feb 2, 2003 7:34 pm
I have one 18lb barshot,2 6lb solid shot,1 12lb solid shot1 grape,1 24lb solid shot,1 3inch hotchkiss complete with fuze holder,if interested we can talk,...
17094
Steve Abolt
sacbg7@...
Feb 2, 2003 9:04 pm
Dave, I can help you out by either providing a completed uniform or a kit. Sorry, but I don't sell the pattern. You can contact me off list if you so desire. ...
17095
BritcomHMP@...
Feb 3, 2003 12:49 am
In a message dated 2/2/2003 7:57:31 AM Central Standard Time, ... Like most of Pauline Bonaparte's 'personal escorts' he got rather too familiar with Napoleon...
17096
BritcomHMP@...
Feb 3, 2003 2:03 am
Steve, Here are some pictures of the cloak which should give you an idea of the length and cut. Cheers Tim [Non-text portions of this message have been...
17097
PEGGY MATHEWS
sgtlambert
Feb 3, 2003 2:21 am
(snip) ... them ... at ... questions:-) Oh I don't know, maybe because France stood alone against Europe? Even the vaunted Moore and Wellington knew when even...
17098
MCARTHUR JAMES
seadoggecaptain
Feb 3, 2003 2:39 am
Is your unit based in New Orleans, Charles? Jim Peter Catley <peter.catley@...> wrote: Bonjour Mssr Jim, Glad to hear you're interested in...
17099
BritcomHMP@...
Feb 3, 2003 3:24 am
In a message dated 2/2/2003 8:22:24 PM Central Standard Time, ... I think France's 'standing alone against Europe' had quite a lot to do with the fact that Nap...
17100
charlespk66 <charl...
charlespk66
Feb 3, 2003 4:30 am
... Jim, Yes, we are based in the New Orleans area. As to your previous question of clothing for creoles, you have a very wide selection when you say you want...
17101
PEGGY MATHEWS
sgtlambert
Feb 3, 2003 4:37 am
(snip) ... with ... to ... Without getting into a discussion of how France's ambitions were different than anyone else in a position of strength (for example...
17102
Tres Stoltz <Grena...
grenadier1815
Feb 3, 2003 4:40 am
And of course if Boney was such a great figure how come its called NAPOLEONic warfare.......
17103
PEGGY MATHEWS
sgtlambert
Feb 3, 2003 4:44 am
Yes, I've always suspected that some of the compulsion to discredit him must come from name envy. (truly grinning) And we won't go into what other kind of...
17104
Tres Stoltz <Grena...
grenadier1815
Feb 3, 2003 4:56 am
Yes, one gets a whole timeperiod named after him...the other gets meat and boots... Vive l'Empereur!!!...
17105
BritcomHMP@...
Feb 3, 2003 2:37 pm
In a message dated 2/2/2003 10:38:17 PM Central Standard Time, ... Well Michael, you were the one who brought it up by saying "Oh I don't know, maybe because...
17106
BritcomHMP@...
Feb 3, 2003 2:39 pm
In a message dated 2/2/2003 10:40:53 PM Central Standard Time, ... Just rolls of the tongue better than WELLINGTONIC though I suppose we could call it...
17107
Dave Hill <dave.be...
davebevca
Feb 3, 2003 2:42 pm
I am always surprised by the comment that Wellington was only saved by the fortunate intervention of the Prussians. I have always thought that the plan was...
17108
BritcomHMP@...
Feb 3, 2003 2:46 pm
In a message dated 2/2/2003 10:44:37 PM Central Standard Time, ... Funny, I have always perceived a compulsion to discredit Welly, for the whole of his career...
17109
BritcomHMP@...
Feb 3, 2003 2:52 pm
In a message dated 2/2/2003 10:56:59 PM Central Standard Time, ... Or one grabs all the glory while the other gets the practical stuff. I can agree with that! ...
17110
Larry Lozon
lalozon
Feb 3, 2003 2:56 pm
Grenadier1815@... writes: ... its called NAPOLEONic warfare.... From: BritcomHMP@... Just rolls of the tongue better than WELLINGTONIC though I...
17111
Five Rivers
fiveriversca
Feb 3, 2003 3:56 pm
Dear Dave, ... There is a new US coatee pattern taken from an extant garment available from Past Patterns now. You can view, and purchase if you wish, through...
17112
PEGGY MATHEWS
sgtlambert
Feb 3, 2003 6:25 pm
I had totally forgotten about that scene from a much under-rated movie. Thanks for the belly laugh! Michael ... From: <BritcomHMP@...> To:...
