Each Hessian Infantry regiment had 2 light 3pounder cannon attached to it.  Amazingly, the carriages were painted white, with the spokes and metal work painted red (Hessian colors); quite a striking combination! Reminds me of an early 20th century Carnival wagon! The gins were served by members of the Feldartillerie Corps. They wore dark blue … Hessian Artillery and General Officers, American Revolutionary War verder lezen →

This group I have designated as from the Mohawk tribe, or in their own language, Kanien’kehá:ka (People of the Flint”). The Easternmost of the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee)  tribes, they were traditionally referred to as “Keepers of the Eastern Door” of the Confederacy.   The Iroquois tried to remain neutral during the Revolutionary War, but the war ultimately wound … Indians #3 Mohawk and Seneca tribes verder lezen →