Battle of Marston Moor, July 2, 1644

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 The Battle of Marstomn Moor, fought on July 2, 1644, is said to have been the largest battle fought on British soil. It involved 5 separate forces – the armies of Prince Rupert of the Rhine and the Marquis of Newcastle for the Royalists, and the Scots Army of the Covenant, the Eastern Association army of the Earl of Manchester, and the Northern Association army of Fernando Fairfax. 

Map of the deployments for the battle of Marston Moor.

We did a playtest of this battle the beginning of April. This is a map of the table for the game, which used Simon miller and Andrew Brentnal’s “For King and Parliament” rules. I will be running this game twice at Historicon in July. 

Terrain set up on my 5 x 12 table (the table at Historicon will be 6 x 12, because that’s the only option they allow fo 12 foot tables. It will just add another 6″ to the long sides. In order to fit this battle on a table this size, I used 6″ boxes instead of 8″. View from the Parliamentary/Scots side, with the village of Tockwirth to the left.

View from the Royalist left, with the village of Long Marston.

I used this deployment scheme, more or less, for the battle. Scots make up the majority of the Infantry, but only a small minority of the Cavalry. Overall, a great excuse to use almost all of my Scots Covenanter army on the table!

Eagle’s eye view of the Table with the troops placed. 

View from Tockwirth.

View from Long Marston. 

Royalist  far left.

Royalist left.

Royalist left center.

Royalist center.

Royalist right center.

Royalist near right.

Royalist far right.

Parliamentary far left.

Parliamentary near left.

Parliamentary left center.

Parliamentary/Scots center.

Scots center

Scots right center

Parliamentary neart right.

Parliamentary far right.

Mike and Jared took the forces of the King, whilst I had the Parliamentary left, Kyle the center, and Thomas the right.

Near Tockwirth, both side advanced, with early cavalry charges. 

The Parliamentary and Scots infantry press the attack upon the Royalist center. This protected by a hedgerow and a deep drainage ditch, which is impassable for Cavalry. I’m just working on some terrain for the drainage ditches now. 

Tough fighting all along the line. The Royalist center is initially held by a line of Forlorn Hopes, but as the enemy battaglia close on the position, the less numerous Royalist foot replace them in the line. 

On the left, Mike’s Royalist cavalry and my Roundheads each gave about as good as they got.

Nort surprisingly, the Royalist center is proving a tough nut to crack. Rupert decides to send his small reserve of elite cavalry to aid his right. On the left, the Royalist cavalry has the edge. 

Fighting near Long Marston. 

Royalist Cavalry reserves arriving on their right. Uh – oh!

Royalist cavalry threatening the Parliamentary Left center!

View towards Long Marston. 

Royalist cavlry having a gay romp!

Back to the serious work in the center – a gap has appeared in the Royalist line!

Scots infantry is battered.  We called the game after about 3.5 hours; the Parliamentarians were nearly out of Victory medals. Prince Rupert has saved the North of the realm for the King’s cause!
Speaking of Realms, six of us gathered for a playtest game: “Challenge to Power”. Each player is a Lord in Feudal France, and one lucky (?) player also starts as the king. Clockwise: Jared, Ralph, King James, Mike, Brian. The empty seat belongs to the photographer (me). Ralph started as the King, but was unseated by a vote of the Estates General in the first round. The crown passed to James, who held it for the remainder of the game. Victory went to Mike, who slowly built economic and military power to edge out the King in scoring. Fun game!

Order of Battle (unit names are as per my collection, not the historical troops present). 

Battle of Marston Moor, July 2, 1644


Royalist Army

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Prince Rupert of the Rhine, General, Gallant

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Gentlemen Pensioners – Swedish Horse, veteran, Small Unit

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Prince Rupert’s Regt – Swedish Horse, veteran

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Command 18 pts, 12 VP                                                                     ARMY: 292  pts,  102 VP; Defeat at  41 VP     

Lord Lucas’s Brigade- Far Left Horse

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Lt General Lord Charles Lucas – general, gallant*

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Lord Lucas I – Swedish Horse, seasoned  (buffcoats)

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Lord Lucas II – Swedish Horse, seasoned  (buffcoats)

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Lord Lucas III – Swedish Horse, seasoned  (buffcoats)

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Colonel Woolaston’s Dragoons #1, seasoned, poorly mounted

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No close fire  4 pts

Command  28 pts, 10 VP


Goring’s Brigade Left Horse

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Lt General Lord Goring – general, gallant*

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Marmaduke Rawdon’s Regt – Swedish Horse, seasoned (redcoats)

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Lord Capel’s Regt.I – Swedish Horse, veteran  (bluecoats)

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Lord Capel’s Regt.II – Swedish Horse, veteran  (bluecoats)

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Lord Capel’s Regt.III – Swedish Horse, veteran  (bluecoats)

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  Command 36 pts,  9 VP


Henry Tillier’s Brigade – Left Foote

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Sgt-Major General Sir Henry Tillier- general

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John Talbot’s Regt – std Foote battalia, raw (yellowcoats)

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Duke of York’s Regt – std Foote battalia, raw  (redcoats)

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Sir Edward Fitton’s Regiment of Foote – std Foote battalia, seasoned (Bluecoats) 

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Henry Bard’s Regiment of Foote -standard Foote battalia, seasoned (Greycoats)

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Forlorn Hope #1, seasoned

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Forlorn Hope #2, seasoned

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Forlorn Hope #3, seasoned

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Command    44 pts,  17 VP

Lord Eythin’s Brigade – Center Foote

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Colonel Lord Eythin – Colonel, gallant*

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King’s Lifeguard I – std Foote battalia, veteran  (redcoats, Lion)

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Sir Thomas Blackwell’s Regt – std Foote battalia, seasoned  (blackcoats)

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Sir Thomas Gerard’s Regt – std Foote battalia, seasoned (bluecoats)

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Devonshire Regt – std Foote battalia, raw  (yellowcoats, halberds)

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Forlorn Hope #4, seasoned

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Forlorn Hope #5, seasoned

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Field Artillery, Seasoned

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Siege Artillery, Seasoned

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Command  56 pts,  17  pts


Sir Francis Mackworth’s Brigade – Right Foote

(Newcastle troops)

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Colonel Sir Francis Mackworth – Colonel, gallant*

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King’s Lifeguard II – std Foote battalia, veteran  (redcoats)

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Earl of Norwich’s Regt – std Foote battalia, seasoned  (whitecoats)

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Sir Henry Tillier’s Regt – std Foote battalia, seasoned   (greencoats)

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Forlorn Hope #6, seasoned

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Forlorn Hope #7, seasoned

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Forlorn Hope #8, seasoned

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Command   44 pts,  13 VP

Sir Edward Widdrington – Reserve Horse, Center

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Sir Edward Widdington, – Colonel

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Lord John Byron’s Regt – Swedish Horse, seasoned (bluecoats)

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Earl of Northampton’s Regt – Swedish Horse, seasoned (greencoats)

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Marquis of Winchester’s Regt – Swedish Horse, seasoned (redcoats)

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Command  22 pts,  7 VP

Lord Byron’s Brigade Right Horse

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Lord Byron – General, Gallant

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Lord John Byron’s Regt – Swedish Horse, seasoned (bluecoats)

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Earl of Northampton’s Regt – Swedish Horse, seasoned (greencoats)

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Josh Archer’s Regt – Swedish Horse, seasoned (bluecoats, Minifigs)

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Command  24 pts, 8 VP

Molyneux’s Brigade – Far Right Horse

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Molyneux, Colonel

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Colonel Woolaston’s Dragoons #2, seasoned, poorly mounted

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Marmaduke Rawdon’s Horse #1- Swedish Horse, raw (redcoats)

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Marmaduke Rawdon’s Horse #1- Swedish Horse, raw (redcoats)

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Marmaduke Rawdon’s Horse #1- Swedish Horse, raw (redcoats)

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Command   20 pts, 9 VP


The Battle of Marston Moor, July 2, 1644


Parliamentary Field Army 

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General Alexander Leslie, Eartl of Leven- commanding general, gallant*

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Command   6 pts, 11 VP                                                                    ARMY: 303  pts,  110 VP; Defeat at  44 VP


Leven’s Brigade (Far Left Horse)

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David Leslie, Colonel, gallant

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William Tirrell’s Regt 1 – Swedish Horse, seasoned  (whitecoats)

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William Tirrell’s Regt 2 – Swedish Horse, seasoned  (whitecoats)

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William Tirrell’s Regt 3 – Swedish Horse, seasoned  (whitecoats)

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Major Goodenough’s – commanded shot, seasoned  (bluecoats)

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Command:  29 pts,  9 VP


Cromwell’s Brigade (Near Left Horse)

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Oliver Cromwell, General, Charismatic:

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Alexander Pophams Regt #1 – Swedish Horse, veteran  (yellowcoats)

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Alexander Pophams Regt #2 – Swedish Horse, veteran  (yellowcoats)

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Alexander Pophams Regt #3 – Swedish Horse, veteran  (yellowcoats)

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Command  30 pts,.  8 VP


Fraser’s Brigade (2nd Line, Left)

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Colonel Fraser, Colonel, gallant

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Scots Horse #1, Swedish, poorly mounted

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Scots Horse #2, Swedish, poorly mounted

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Sr John Oakley’s Dragoons, poorly mounted

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Command  19 pts,  7 VP


Manchester’s Brigade Far Left Foote

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Earl of Manchester – Colonel

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Hampden’s Trained Bands Regt – std Foote battalia, seasoned  (redcoats) 

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9 pts

Lord Brooke’s Regt – std Foote battalia, seasoned  (purplecoats)

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Sir Thomas Grantham’s Regt – std Foote battalia, seasoned  (browncoats)

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Earl of Essex’s Regt – std Foote battalia, seasoned  (orangecoats)

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Command  40 pts  13 VP


Lumden’s Brigade – Left Center Foote

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Colonel John Hampden – colonel, gallant*

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General Christopher Potley’s Regt – std Foote battalia, seasoned  (yellowcoats)

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Thomas Ballard’s Regt – std Foote Battalia,   (greycoats)

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Lord Saye and Selle’s Regt – std Foote Battalia,   (greycoats)

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Medium guns, seasoned

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Command  36 pts, 11 VP

Baille’s Brigade – Right Center Foote

Scots – not Blue flags

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General William Baille- General, gallant*

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John Lindsay’s Regt – std Foote battalia,  raw

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Marquess Argyll’s Regt – std Foote battalia, raw

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Christopher Grey’s Regt – std Foote battalia, raw

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Ohn Forbes of Leslie’ Regt  – std Foote battalia, raw

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Field Guns

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Siege guns, seasoned

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Command  39 pts,  16 VP


Crawford’s Brigade – Right Foote

Scots – all blue flags

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Colonel John Carwford- colonel, gallant*

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Alexander Leslie’s’s Regt – std Foote battalia, seasoned  

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9 pts

Earl of Sutherland’s Regt – std Foote battalia, seasoned  

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Sir John Haldane’s Regt – std Foote battalia, seasoned  

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General Hollburn’s Regt – std Foote battalia, seasoned  

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Command  41 pts,  13 VP


Sir Thomas Fairfax’s Brigade – Near Right Horse

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Sir Thomas Fairfax – General

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Colonel Cromwell’s Regt – Swedish Horse, seasoned (redcoats)

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John Hampden’s Regt – Swedish Horse, seasoned  (greencoats) 

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Sir William Constable’s Regt – Swedish Horse, seasoned  (bluecoats) 

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Command  23 pts,  8 VP

Lambert’s Brigade- Far Right Horse

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Colonel Lambert- Colonel

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Earl of Denbigh’s Horse #1 – Swedish Horse, seasoned  (greycoats)

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Earl of Denbigh’s Horse #2 – Swedish Horse, seasoned  (greycoats)

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Earl of Denbigh’s Horse #2 – Swedish Horse, seasoned  (greycoats)

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Command  22 pts,  7 VP

Earl of Eglinton’s Scots Brigade

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Earl of Eglinton- Colonel

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Scots Lancers #1, poorly mounted

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Lance

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Scots Lancers #2, poorly mounted

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Lance

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Scots Dragoons I – seasoned, poorly mounted

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Command  18 pts,  7 VP


Hessian Fusilier Regiment Erbprinz – American Revolutionary War

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Just as the Hessians of the time of the American Revolutionary War army copied many features of Prussian uniforms of the time, they raised regiments of Fusiliers as well as Musketeers. There was even less difference between these units and their Musketeer brethren than in the Prussian Army (where they were chiefly new units raised from recently captured territories, such as Silesia). These men were felt to be less robust than the Brandenburg and Pomeranians that made up the units of the old army, and thus were more lightly equipped. To make up for their smaller stature, Frederick gave them headgear based on a cut down version of the Prussian Grenadier miter. After the Revolutionary era, Prussian Fusiliers would begin evolving into actual light infantry …sans the miters. 

The origins of  Fusilier Regiment Erbprinz date back to 1680; interestingly, in 1780 it was converted to a Musketeer regiment, and was renamed Prince Freidrich in 1783. 

Th pink I used is probably a more bold hue than used at the time, although contemporary illustrations do show a more intense hue than than rather pale version seen in armies of the Napoleonic era. 

In any event, there’s no doubt about the impressive appearance of even the Fusiler miters!

Evidently captured miters were highly prized by patriot soldiers! These are Perry figures, with the flag being from Flags of War.
The Erbprinz regiment was among the first Hessian contingent to arrive in North America, at New York in August of 1776. and fought at the Battles of Long Island and White Plains later that year. Other major actions were Fort Washington and Yorktown. 

1st Quarter 2026 Statistics

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“The Hessians are coming!”

Expenses:


January 2025
Nil

February 2026
Renedra (AWI buildings and fences)  $179.78, Brigade Games $193.81 (additional AWI figures and related items), Flags of War $45.50 (more AWI flags)    Total $419.09

March 2026
Scenic Express (Trees and other items for AWI games, etc) $79.03 Litko  (bases and hobby supplies) $143.28, Home Depot (shelf unit, spray primer/paint) $92.23 HAVOC registration $22.77, HAVOC Hotel $155.26  HAVOC meals and gas $40

Total  $ 533.36

1st Quarter Total:  $ 952.45



Painting:
January 2026
Queen’s Rangers (foot)  60, Continental Commanders 30, 3rd Continental light Dragoons 60, Pennsylvania Continentals 60, 52nd Foot 60, AWI British Commanders 30, 30th Foot 60, 64th Foot 60, New York Continentals 60.
Total 480 points

February 2026

Hessian Musketeer Von Wuttginau 60, British Artillery #2 70, Patriot Artillery 70, 47th Foot, 1st Pennsylvania 60, Hessian Feldjagers 60, 42nd Highlanders 60, Rhode Island Infantry 60. Total: 440 Points
March 2026
Hessian Musketeer Von Trumbach 60, 2nd New Hampshire 60, Hessian Musketeer Von Dunop 60, 1st Continental light Dragoons 60, 16th Light Dragoons (60), Virginia State Infantry 60, 71st Highlanders 60, 4th Maryland 60, 24th Foot 60, Pennsylvania Rifles 60
Total: 600 Points


1st Quarter Total:   1520 points

Games:

(All at HAVOC)  Concord North Bridge, White Plains, Geronium, Square Eagles

1st Quarter Total:  4

2nd Canadians – “Congress’ Own Regiment”

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Congress raised a first Canadian regiment in November, 1775, followed by a second in January 1776. 
These were “additional Continental” regiments, and not assigned to any state. The 2nd bwecame known as “Congress’ Own Regiment”, or by the name of its commander, “Hazen’s Regiment”. 

The uniform specified was brown coats with white facings.

The regiment included a Light company as early as 1776. 

The Light Company (not shown but depicted in Mollo’s Uniforms of the American Revolution” ) wore caps with “COR” for “Congress’ Own Regiment”, and the motto “Pro Artes et Focis”. 

The regiment was said to have maintained excellent discipline throughout the war. It particularly distinguished itself at Brandywine, where it stood against Howe’s attack on the flank of the Continental army.  

The nickname was unofficial, and indeed, Congress and General Washington sought to suppress it, feeling such designations were a feature of Monarchial armies and not suitable for a revolutionary army. 

Queen’s Rangers: Hussars

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Robert Rogers was born in Massachusetts in 1731, and lead a famous and very effective unit of colonial  Rangers during the French and Indian War (Seven Years War in Europe), 1754 – 1763. 

A known Loyalist, with the beginning of the American Revolution, Rogers was arrested on the order of General Washington in July, 1776, on suspicion of espionage. He contrived to escape, and made his way to an offshore British Naval vessel. In August 1776, General Howe commissioned him to raise a unit of Loyalist Rangers. 
The regiment didn’t get off to a good start; they were caught off guard by a patriot night attack on October 21, 1776 near Mamaroneck, NY, and suffered heavy losses despite eventually repulsing the attack. A January 177 visit by a British Inspector General found the regiment not up to snuff, leading General Howe to relive Roberts of command. Roberts was plagued by heavy debts after the French and Indian Wars, and was drinking heavily. 
In his place, Howe appointed Lieutenant Christopher French to command the unit. Col. French trained the unit relentlessly over the winter, resulting in much improved performance when the fighting resumed in the Spring of 1777. 

The regiment participated in the Philadelphia campaign, now under the command of Major James Wemyss, and particularly distinguished itself at the Battle of Brandywine creek, September 11, 1777, where 2/3 of the officers were wounded or killed, along with 1/3 of the enlisted men. It fought again at Germantown on October 3, 1777, where it performed well but Major Wemyss suffered multiple wounds, causing him to relinquish his command of the unit. 

With the unit’s reputation now well established, an ambitious lower ranking officer in Howe’s command, John Greave Simcoe, pushed hard for the command, and was granted it buy Howe as of October 15, 1777. The son of a Naval Captain, Simcoe had attended Eton and the Merton college at Oxford. However, he dropped out of college after a year, purchasing an Ensign’s commission in the 35th Foot. He was only 25 years old when he took command of the Rangers. 
 
Under Simcoe’s leadership, the Queen’s Rangers became a mixed unit, eventually combining elements of all three combat arms. When at Philadelphia a superior officer offered Simcoe the use of his cavalry, he set up his own troop of hussars. Meanwhile, a Highland company from North Carolina sporting the MacNab tartan had joined the Regiment as well, and over time there would also be sharpshooters armed with rifles, a grenadier company, and even a trio of gunners firing a “grasshopper” three-pounder cannon. Eventually growing to 11 companies of foot, in addition to the hussar troop, during the Revolutionary War most Rangers remained light infantry outfitted with Brown Bess muskets and bayonets.