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Abercrombie’s Sortie

Early on the morning of Oct 16th, 1781, the 36 men of the 7th Royal Fusiliers slipped out of their trenches around Yorktown and silently...

A Brief Description of the Battle of Halifax

By Frank McMahon Following the battle of Guilford Courthouse, British forces under the command of Lieutenant General Cornwallis,...

April 19th 1775

April 19th, 1775 saw the opening shots of the American Revolution when British regulars opened fire on Captain Parkers Lexington Militia,...

Land Service Musket & the 7th Regiment of Foot

Known affectionately as the “Brown Bess”, this ubiquitous weapon of the British infantry was in reality called the Land Service Musket....

Battle of Guilford Courthouse, March 15th 1781

The Battle of Guilford Courthouse In the early morning hours of March 15th, 1781, a 19-man detachment of the 7th Royal Fusiliers found...

Battle of Cowans Ford – The beginning of the Race to the Dan

In the afternoon of January 31st Lt. Gen Charles Cornwallis split his army of 2,500 professional soldiers in two, giving Lt. Col Webster...

Battle of Cowpens

January 17, 1781: Four companies of the Royal Fusiliers were about to fight what would become one of the most pivotal battles of the war

Guide to Rolling Cartridges

The 7th Regiment of Foot Guide to Rolling Cartridges for reenactors

Defense of Quebec

On Dec 31, 1775 the 7th Royal Fusiliers provided a professional core of disciplined regulars against the Americans in the Defense of Quebec

Courtesies of the British Army Part Two: Officers Saluting Officers

Saluting a fellow officer or NCO is not only a sign of respect to your fellow reenactor, but it is also a sign of a professional.

Regimental Clothing for Enlisted Ranks

Clothing guidelines for the recreated 7th Regiment of Foot waistcoat, gaitered trousers, cocked hat, linen shirt, neck stock, shoes, socks

Courtesies of the British Army Part One

Instructions for all ranks when addressing and passing under arms and without arms.

Regimental Coat for Enlisted Ranks

Learn the 3 factors we use to recreate the regimental coat for enlisted ranks

On Duty: A Guide to Posting Sentries

This is the system for posting and taking up sentries as practiced in the 7th Regiment of Foot.

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