Saturday, 22 October 2022

Canadian War Museum early Canadian war exhibits

My visit to the Canadian War Museum 
Ottawa warrior
Ottawa-Huron village 
European armor and matchlocks
Huron and Canadien raiders
Kings Colors, Bourgogne, 58th Regiment 
Mortar
Fragments from siege of Louisbourg 1758
The colours
Loyalist uniform
Camp colours Royal Highland Emigrants 
Back in 1986, we made a reproduction of this for our encampments 

RHE broadsword 

 

Monday, 29 August 2022

RIP Tony Blackmore

 My friend Tony Blackmore passed away in China on August 27, 2022. I met Tony in Ilsan, Korea back in 1997. We were good friends ever since.

I have been in contact with his family and I hope to see his memorial service before i go north.


Sunday, 31 July 2022

Fort Anne Encampment 2022

 After a 2 year enforced hiatus, we went back. This year my 4 days off were exactly the days for the event. I went down on Thursday and returned Sunday.

Most of these shots are mine, the first two I belive are from one of our newest members.

The camp in the fort
Renville or otherwise known as the tartan alarm clock
Deer chop curry anyone?
Bill our new member seems to think it's good
My tent with my coat over 
Making Friday night supper
Ready to begin a very busy Saturday.

Pumped to play

That moment you get asked to drum in a couple because they asked the piper to handle the ring, 
Marching to battle 
Beating to assembly to repel attack 
Firing at the rebels
I'm the only casually and I didn't flash or moon the audience 
Marching back 
King's forces March on

Saturday, 9 July 2022

Raid on Fort Longlier








 1758, French and Canadiens raid a British outpost
And the French come out on top yet again. The Crown forces will have to fall back into the fort to safety as the French have no artillery in this attack 


Thursday, 30 June 2022

Battle of Fort Ontario, August 1756




 Montcalm leads a large raid against Oswego and Ontario. The English militia and Provincial forces are attempting to hold the frontier

The French opened up an artillery bombardment and like a repeat of history it devastating the Colonial troops

However a ranger section has advanced to try and flank the Amerindian advance. The French regulars are acting as a reserve while the Colonial forces advance.

The American Colonial are holding the French back.

Pictures to follow