Irishhighlander

A blog on War gaming in North-eastern North America from 1670-1815, the life of an ex EFL instructor, a family man formerly in Japan and now in Canada , a camper, a reenactor, a drummer, and all round crazy but home Nova Scotian. Having taught for an extended period my career is now in private security.

Thursday, 14 March 2013

The American Army 1740-83

I've posted some shots of American troops of the 18th century but I'm consolidating my posts a bit better. , , , , , , ...

My Jacobite Army 1689-1746

When I was 7, my father was able to get a copy of BBC's film, Culloden. I was shocked to see how well done the film was done, and it was...

Monday, 11 March 2013

Battle of Tongue March 25/26, 1746

This was an interesting little skirmish between two French naval vessels with crews, Irish Pickets between Loudoun's 64th Highlanders. T...

Saturday, 9 March 2013

Riel Rebellion 1870 & 1885

The Riel Rebellions were one of the darkests parts of Canadian history. A proud Aboriginal people, the Metis, were pushed to the edge, and f...

The Fenian Raids 1866-71

British North America became the Dominion of Canada on July 1, 1867, due to an armed invasion by Irish nationalists who believed that they c...

British Regiments in North America 1740-1783

These regiments are the ones which served in North-eastern North American during the conflicts from 1740-83. I have take shots of these unit...

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irishhighlander: Nova Scotian, Canadian, ESL in Japan, South Korea and Nunavut. I'm also a wargamer in my spare time and Canadian Forces officer in the Cadet program.

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