The War of 1812 - History Documentary (+playlist)

This looks like a good balanced War of 1812 documentary. Thanks to All History Buff

Battlefield Britain - Episode 7 Culloden

 Another BBC documentary series hosted by the Snows, father and son historians. A good balanced view of what happened.

Battle of Hoya February 23, 1758

This little battle was a Hanoverian-Hessian and Brunswickian battle against a French force holding a bridge. All unit information courtsey of Project Seven Years War www.koronoskaf.com and www.britishbattles.com


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The first move by the Allied force was to advance their horse towards the French outer trenches Guarde Lorraines (blue) covering the bridge.
 The inital Grenadier advance was cut about by the French artillery. The French grenadiers (Bretange Regt, white, white, red)  holding the trench traded volleys with them but were then charged by hussars supported by artillery.


The second line of trenches was approched by an allied composite battalion. Using the Jagers and artillery, they cleared the way. The French-German and Swiss troops traded volleys while the French horse (Mestre de Camp General Dragons, red/white)  advanced over the bridge to dive back the Allied advance. This was met by an infantry advance and a volley of musketry and guns. The French horse became a jumble of torn flesh and bones.


The French sent over another battalion to hold one line of the trenches while they strengthened their side of the river. The Brunswick Regiments (Brunswick Leib Guards, blue/red)  then advanced. The Allied horse then took the left of the line while the Hessian Artillery held the advance trench at the head of the bridge.


The French horse attempted to then charge into the Allied horse on the French right, their carbine volley emptied the saddles of the Allies, but then the French were hit by a Hanoverian
(HauB Regt, red/white) volley. The Hessian gun then attempted to drive out the French from their second trench. Only one company was was hit. The Hessian regiment then went for the bridge. The Brunswickers were stung by the Franco-Swiss but pressed ahead.


Eventually, the French-Swiss were forced to retire over the river. However, when the Brunswick Guards forced the crossing, they met with a tremendous volley from the remaining French.
With their numbers shattered, the Allies withdrew. The French had saved their river crossing.

PBS The War That made America Part 1

 This was a PBS production. It was heavy on the American area of operations, but does mention Louisbourg and Quebec. The narritor is Graham Greene, a Canadian Mohawk.

It is amazing how Washington actually started a world war!

Ray Mears' Extreme Survival S03E02 - Roger's Rangers

 An interesting BBC documentary about Major Robert Roger's St. Francis raid on the St. Francis village in New France.

Compagnies Franches de la Marine

 This Quebec group is made up of University and high school students from Quebec. It is a student summer employment program affiliated with The Stewart Museum in Montreal. I have participated with this unit at the Louisbourg Grand encampment 1995 on the 250th anniversary of the first siege of the Fortress of Louisbourg.

78th Fraser Highlanders DVD - Musket RunThrough

 This clip is of the excellent student summer employment program at the Stewart Museum, in Montreal, Quebec. The 78th Fraser's Highlanders took part in the Louisbourg and Quebec campaigns. Thanks to the 78th Fraser Highlanders.

Battle of Pont a la Buot Acadie 1755

 One of my battles set during the 1750s just prior to the Seven Years War. All figures are 1/72 plastics, mix of Italeri, Redbox, Zeveda, and Accurate Minatures. The terrain comes from Italeri, the river sections come from www.juniorgeneral.org while the books are Osprey publishing and the photographs courtsey of Family Heritage Productions in Nova Scotia, Canada

Canada: A People's History - Episode 3 - Claiming the Wilderness

 Another part of Canada A Peoples history, courtsey of CBC, covering the period 1670-1754. This is the era I studied for my undergraduate degree from Saint Mary's University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

History of Canada - Episode 5: A Question of Loyalties (Documentary)

 This is the Canadian version of what happened to those who stayed Loyal to Britain during the American Revolution. It also covers the War of 1812. The key arguement put forth is that, Canada, as a nation of our own, found safety in the protection of the British Empire. Thanks to All History Buff for posting this video. The original series was developed by the CBC.