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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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