Monday, 5 August 2019

18th century Rangers rethink

An article in the August 2019 issue of Wargames illustrated points out something that I had picked up from the Osprey publishing book on Colonial American Rangers.
Not all rangers were created equal. Gorehams in Nova Scotia and Roger's Rangers in New York.
Other colonies attempted to raise Ranger companies but they were met with limited success.
I'll add more to this on my own research in a bit as well as shots of my own Rangers

My take on some Colonial Rangers


Bosworth 1745

Charles Edward Stuart has invaded England. Rather than what actually happened,  the French have sent a stronger force consisting of more Elite troops and cavalry and infantry.
part of the French force

Languedoc Dragoons 

Bombardier du Marine

Volontaires de Hainaut

Regiment Karrer 
Next up will be the Jacobites 



Double Dutch! UK invaded 1667 and 1688

Another fun idea from Wargames illustrated August 2019 edition.
Bonus use of my pike and shot units to mix in with my early 18th century kit.
Me thinks an attack on Languard fort is in order. Just need to find the time to do so.
I have a castle which can fill in as the coastal fort.
The Dutch can be in blue coats from my 1640s style while the English will be in Red.