mikemiller1955
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I just got a few sets of BJ-04......I sure would like some officers of flag bearers to direct this group.
New Highlanders. (1 Viewer)
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Now we now why the English won !
Lovely, simply lovely. Now Mike just needs 2 -3 sergeants, 3 corporals, a Captain, a Lieutenant, a Subaltern, 1 or 2 drummers, Kings and Regimental Colors (maybe a Colonel and a Major to stand in the back), and someone to teach your guys how to line up in rank and file.
You are now at full company and platoon strength - at least in terms of privates. During that period, a company = a platoon --- one term was more tactical, the other administrative.
At the start of the revolutionary war a british infantry company typically had around 38 privates. During the FIW, the 44th and 48th, probably had a similar number privates in a company just prior to going to North America. But probably 80-120 of these privates in both the 44th and 48th were the dredges from other regiments that were stationed in Ireland. No regiment gives up it's best soldiers, and the 44th and 48th went from somewhere around 350 to 500 soldiers per regiment prior to leaving Ireland. Once, in North America, the number swelled via recruiting to 60-70 privates per company. This was done without any additional corporals, sergeants or officers - can you say panic.
http://www.americanrevolution.org/britisharmy1.html
From the above link: The internal organization of an infantry regiment of 477 men may be exemplified by the 23d or Royal Welsh Fusileers, a corps which saw much service in America.
23D ROYAL WELSH FUSILEERS (1775)9
Field and Staff Officers
Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel, Chaplain, Adjutant, Surgeon and Mate.
One Company
Captain, 2 Lieutenants, 2 Sergeants, 3 Corporals, 1 Drummer, 38 Private Men. Seven companies more of the like numbers.
One Company of Grenadiers
Captain, 2 Lieutenants, 2 Sergeants, 3 Corporals, 1 Drummer, 2 Fifers, 38 Private Men.
One Company of Light Infantry
Captain, 2 Lieutenants, 2 Sergeants, 3 Corporals, 1 Drummer, 38 Private Men.
You are now at full company and platoon strength - at least in terms of privates. During that period, a company = a platoon --- one term was more tactical, the other administrative.
At the start of the revolutionary war a british infantry company typically had around 38 privates. During the FIW, the 44th and 48th, probably had a similar number privates in a company just prior to going to North America. But probably 80-120 of these privates in both the 44th and 48th were the dredges from other regiments that were stationed in Ireland. No regiment gives up it's best soldiers, and the 44th and 48th went from somewhere around 350 to 500 soldiers per regiment prior to leaving Ireland. Once, in North America, the number swelled via recruiting to 60-70 privates per company. This was done without any additional corporals, sergeants or officers - can you say panic.
http://www.americanrevolution.org/britisharmy1.html
From the above link: The internal organization of an infantry regiment of 477 men may be exemplified by the 23d or Royal Welsh Fusileers, a corps which saw much service in America.
23D ROYAL WELSH FUSILEERS (1775)9
Field and Staff Officers
Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel, Chaplain, Adjutant, Surgeon and Mate.
One Company
Captain, 2 Lieutenants, 2 Sergeants, 3 Corporals, 1 Drummer, 38 Private Men. Seven companies more of the like numbers.
One Company of Grenadiers
Captain, 2 Lieutenants, 2 Sergeants, 3 Corporals, 1 Drummer, 2 Fifers, 38 Private Men.
One Company of Light Infantry
Captain, 2 Lieutenants, 2 Sergeants, 3 Corporals, 1 Drummer, 38 Private Men.
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aujj65
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I just got a few sets of BJ-04......I sure would like some officers of flag bearers to direct this group.
Mike, just a few?
Jeff
mikemiller1955
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Jeff....
I have a good start and growing group of Barrell's Own.
I just got the 4 sets of BJ04 yesterday....pictured below, they are good for multiple usage. I really love their pose..."at the ready"...and will probably get a few more.
I also have
5-BJ01
7-BJ02
and
4-BJ03
These are all good for multiple purchases...so no problem there.
I have all the Highlanders, some multiples of a few...but I have no leaders or officers on either side, I need a Prince Bonnie.....lol.
I need a William Augustus....Cumberland (the Butcher) or some officers to lead these guys.
John has talked about some mounted Dragoons which should be exciting.
For the Highlanders he mentioned some French Regulars to join the clans.
I can't really do a diorama til I get some leaders.
I have a good start and growing group of Barrell's Own.
I just got the 4 sets of BJ04 yesterday....pictured below, they are good for multiple usage. I really love their pose..."at the ready"...and will probably get a few more.
I also have
5-BJ01
7-BJ02
and
4-BJ03
These are all good for multiple purchases...so no problem there.
I have all the Highlanders, some multiples of a few...but I have no leaders or officers on either side, I need a Prince Bonnie.....lol.
I need a William Augustus....Cumberland (the Butcher) or some officers to lead these guys.
John has talked about some mounted Dragoons which should be exciting.
For the Highlanders he mentioned some French Regulars to join the clans.
I can't really do a diorama til I get some leaders.
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I just got a few sets of BJ-04......I sure would like some officers of flag bearers to direct this group.
Excellent Michael
Cheers
Martyn