This work is licensed under a creative commons license. It served in north america during the seven years war and american revolutionary war and also fought during the napoleonic wars and the crimean war. British 30th regiment of foot general history history. Private battalion company 44th east essex regiment. Bank holiday sunday and tilbury fort played host to the 44th east essex regiment of foot. Royal welsh, british uniforms, uk flag, flags of the world, napoleonic wars. The 44th east essex is an organised, disciplined and welcoming napoleonic wars british line infantry regiment. Warbands most popular dlc, napoleonic wars so weve got a fair amount of experience behind us. Mccarthy served with the 3rd the east kent regiment of foot the buffs, 44th east essex regiment of foot, 107th regiment of foot bengal infantry in the crimean war 18541856, the indian mutiny 18571859 and the 2nd china war 18571860. The 44th was the only british infantry regiment to take part in the retreat from kabul.
An infantry regiment in the british army, after 1782 the regiment became known as the 44th east essex. Lacing was applied across the chest in white or yellow. Officer, british regiment of foot, 1815 historical re enactment english british history army. See more ideas about regiment, waterloo, napoleonic wars. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. In 1782 the regiment was given a county designation and became the 44th east essex regiment of foot. The regiment was in the 3rd division, 2nd brigade under command of major general charles colville. Waterloo, waterloo 1815, marina real, first french empire, napoleonic wars, british history.
Banner of the dutch gardes regiment on foot, ecru, in the center an oval coat of arms with the entire coat of arms of oranjenassau surrounded by the order of the garter, held by two lions, the ones turned away on the stick side, with a royal crown on, and covered by a royal crown. The regiment saw active service at the battle of prestonpans in september 1745 during the jacobite rising. The history of the 11th regiment of foot in the napoleonic war falls into two strikingly different parts. Have you been in napoleonic wars regiments before, and if. Napoleonic wars 17921815 1st battalion, 44th regiment of foot. It embarked for north america in january 1755 for service in the french and indian war.
Royal prussian army of the napoleonic wars wikipedia. Through process of restructuring of the army, the lineage now rests with the 1st battalion of the royal anglian regiment. We are a living history and re enactment group, representing one of the famous british army regiments of the early 19 th century the 44 th east essex. Bladensburg, washington, goodley woods, new orleans, fort bowyer. The 69th actually lost their kings colour two days previously at quatre bras to a french cuirassier, and had their seamsters make another quickly, but the word was out, partly because the french flaunted it. In 1782, most british regiments of foot were given county designations, and the 44th became known as the 44th, or east essex regiment of foot.
Typescript memoir of qm cornelius mccarthy, 18301878. During the peninsular war in portugal and spain he was a drummertrumpeter, and was a private for the last two years of his service. Apr 22, 2018 napoleonic wars linebattle event with the 116th regiment of foot on 21st april 2018 in the game mount and blade warband. British infantry, 14th, 44th and 73rd regiments of foot. The regiment increased in strength during the napoleonic wars and a new. The button is complete with cast intehral shank and measure 16mm. What were the uniforms for the different nations during. From 1878 to 1898, all muster rolls and pay lists are in wo 16. Vast amounts of research and preperation are being put into this impression as reenactors around the country come together to produce the most authentic and.
The 1st battalion saw active service in spain 1814 and north america 18141815. Soon after, the regiment raised a new 2nd and 3rd battalion. Infantry 44th east essex regiment of foot napoleonic wars essex. It was found on the 18 hanau battlefield in the lamboy forest on the east side of the city w the battle was fought. This document includes all foot regiments except for the foot guards and the 95th rifles. The regiment is affiliated to the napoleonic association. The 52nd oxfordshire regiment of foot was a light infantry regiment of the british army throughout much of the 18th and 19th centuries. As a continuation of the wars sparked by the french revolution of 1789, they revolutionised european armies and played out on an unprecedented scale, mainly owing to the application of modern mass conscription. Each prints comes with a certificate signed by don troiani, each print is embossed with mr. Steam community guide napoleonic wars regiment training. Napoleonic wars the regiment was sent to the west indies in 1795 for service in the french revolutionary wars and took part in the recapture martinique and saint lucia which, following the peace treaty of. Steam community group napoleonic wars regiments and. So criticize me all ya want this was just cause download skin now. Osprey menatarms 114 wellingtons infantry free download as pdf file.
Britains 17258 napoleonic wars british 28th regiment of foot in square new. Welcome home page joining or hiring history of the 44th events diary reenacting about us latest news merchandise gallery thank you for visiting our web site. They would gain fame at the battle of waterloo 1815, when the 30 th supported the infantry square formed by the british 72 nd and 73 rd infantry to withstand the charge of napoleons cavalry. The british army in the napoleonic wars 18061812 british infantry 18061812 the uniform coat for line and light infantry regiments was of red cloth, single breasted with small cuffs and turnbacks. Through amalgamation, the lineage now rests with the 1st battalion, royal anglian regiment. This guide is based on the combined experience of majormadness and myself. In the space of one month, 800 men had volunteered to serve for three years or as long as the country needed them to.
It arrived in north america in late 1805 and during the next years spent its time in garrison posts from what we know today as the maritimes to the western end of ontario. Dug napoleonic 44th regiment button description a really nice dug napoleonic 1st empire 44th regiment button. The 100th county of dublin regiment of foot was raised in ireland for service during the napoleonic wars. General braddocks defeat on the monongahela in 1755 part v. Soldier 44th east essex regiment of foot napoleonic wars line infantry. General elphinstone against the ameers of kabul, particularly akbar khan, and the ghilzai tribal chiefs. In 1741 what was later to be known as the 44th regiment of foot was one of seven infantry regiments raised during the war of the austrian succession. The royal prussian army was the principal armed force of the kingdom of prussia during its participation in the napoleonic wars frederick the greats successor, his nephew frederick william ii 178697, relaxed conditions in prussia and had little interest in war. While on the subcontinent, it fought in the first burma war 182426 and the first afghan war 183942. British 44th foot regiment battalion company standing at ready no.
The regiment started out in exeter but was transferred to leeds later in the same year. American revolution 44th regiment of foot east essex. Many soldiers were granted land at the end of the conflict. This stunning giclee is printed in pigment inks on the same high quality 100% cotton rag paper as the originals was painted on. We decided, having run our own regiment and constantly asked for leadership advice to write a guide. Gd saturday linebattle 9thrc, 116th, pkp, 65y, qra, nvj.
The regiment east essex regiment of foot s battalion was on the american coast form august 1814 to march main engagements. Corporal 44th east essex regiment of foot waterloo 2015. Coben scott napoleonic war, uniforms and gear of the british army. By the time the napoleonic wars, the 30 th was deployed to europe and fought in many battles with the duke of wellingtons army. Six years later, the regiment deployed to india for the first time, remaining there for 20 years. It was the last unit in the british army to be raised through a contract with an individual. British regiment of foot stock photos and images alamy.
Regiment of foot 1815 rough by robbie mcsweeney on deviantart. The regiment first saw active service during the american war of independence, and were posted to india during the anglomysore wars. It was initially formed in dublin, and in consequence its. I have teamspeak or am willing to download and install it. The two regiments of foot designated for general braddocks force were colonel sir peter halketts 44th regiment and colonel thomas dunbars 48th regiment.
Overall, both types of regiments can help you see some organized play in napoleonic wars, but being in an actual regiment will allow you to be in more. English redcoats, 1st foot regiment, lined up, standing at the ready. The regiment was formed by lieutenant general robert napier as the 53rd napiers regiment of foot in 1755 for service in the seven years war. Ross watson, corporal, 44th east essex regiment of foot. Jul 22, 2017 ross watson, corporal, 44th east essex regiment of foot. Mb napoleonic wars 16th regiment of foot home facebook. The 45th nottinghamshire sherwood foresters regiment of foot was a british army line infantry regiment, raised in 1741. Irish in the napoleonic wars the midleton archaeology.
Napoleonic french imperial guard foot artillery 12pdr. During the napoleonic wars the regiment fielded two battalions. Both regiments had been raised in 1741 with the impending war against spain in the west indies and the prospect of war with france in the netherlands. The 1st battalion saw service in spain during 1814 and from 1814 to 1815 in the war against the united states of america. Ranked as the 55th regiment of the line in 1747, the regiment was renamed the 44th regiment of foot in 1751. This variant is slightly false whereas the original 44th were grenadiers and hence wouldnt have had cocked hats or tricornes. Original british napoleonic third model brown bess. Sep 29, 2019 british infantry, 14th, 44th and 73rd regiments of foot.
Extracted from the essex regiment 1st battalion by j. Under the childers reforms it amalgamated with the 56th west essex regiment of foot to form the essex regiment in 1881. The 44th regiment was raised by colonel james long as james longs regiment of foot in 1741, and then redesignated the 44th regiment of foot in 1751. Our main goals as a regiment are to excel in both melee and ranged combat on the battlefield as well as bringing players together to play other modifications and games. Mb napoleonic wars 16th regiment of foot, universal. Napoleonic french imperial guard foot artillery 12pdr firing view in store the 12pounder was the heavy gun, ideally used offensively to break open formations as a prelude to foot attack, and was used to deadly effect by their very capable crews. There are some difficulties in using wo 16, caused by the reorganisation of the army in 1881. I chose the 60th because three other players in our group all have the 95th. The french army of the napoleonic wars 18061812 peter berry if there is one certainty about wargaming the napoleonic wars, it is that someone has to play the french. The 44th east essex regiment of foot takes part regularly in displays, living history and battle reenactments at home and across europe. There were so many entries for those four regiments, they have separate sections.
Also completed are eighteen figures for the 60th rifles. The regiment was increased in strength during the napoleonic wars and the original regimental strength a single battalion was organised as 1st battalion. In 1782, most british regiments of foot were given county designations, and the regiment became the 44th the east essex regiment of foot, and this was the name it held during the napoleonic wars. The lineage of the 44th transferred to the essex regiment in 1881. Jul 21, 2015 corporal 44th east essex regiment of foot waterloo 2015. This may prove relevant to loyalist family research. The regiment saw action during father le loutres war, the french and indian war and the american revolutionary war as well as the peninsular war, the first angloburmese war a. Displaying 101 to 150 of 164 products result pages. The regiment was raised by colonel james long as james longs regiment of foot in 1741. The 47th lancashire regiment of foot was an infantry regiment of the british army, raised in scotland in 1741. Also, there would most likely weekly training sessions imposed once youre in a regiment. The 11th regiment of foot in the napoleonic war the 2nd battalion by sir david pepper kcmg the 2 nd battalion. British grenadier of the 44th regiment of foot as he would have appeared.
The 44th east essex regiment of foot portrays life in a british county line regiment during the napoleonic wars. The napoleonic wars 180315 were a series of wars declared against napoleons french empire by opposing coalitions. The rise of england as a world power in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries meant a gradual expansion of the standing army. Napoleonic wars british army uniforms category history in the. During our recent visit to walmer castle we saw members of the 44th east essex regiment of foot reenactment group both in camp and conducting a display. In 1782, most british regiments of foot were given county designations, and the regiment became the 44th the east essex regiment of foot.
Uniforms tended to change and revolve as the wars went on. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. Infantry 44th east essex regiment of foot napoleonic wars essex regiment. This guide outlines some tactics, training and general dos and donts of running a regiment in napoleonic wars. On 14th july 1808, the yearold laborer enlisted in the 88th regiment of foot connaught rangers at maldon, sussex. After 1782 the regiment became known as the 44th east essex regiment of foot. The 101st regiment of foot duke or yorks irish was a regiment in the british army raised in 1805 and disbanded in 1817. Feb 27, 2018 napoleonic wars siege event with the 116th regiment of foot on 25th february 2017 in the game mount and blade warband. From 1888 onwards, the series contains only muster rolls, there are no longer any pay lists and by 1898 muster rolls were no longer kept by the war office either. In campthe reenactors had a very authenticlooking camp with a soldier guarding the regimental colours, an extensive encampment for the rankandfile, and separate, betterquality tents for the. He signed on for life and would ultimately serve for more than 14 years. This is a huge subject to cover, the uniforms of the guard regiments alone is a subject in itself. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Home history early days of the regiments 11th regiment of foot in the napoleonic wars the 2nd battalion.
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