This regiment is the last of the American units for my AWI American force.
Organised at Danbury in early 1777 it was formed of companies from Hartford, and Windham Counties. Brigaded with other Connecticut regiments it fought in Connecticut and New York in 1777 and in Philadelphia-Monmouth. Consolidated in January 1781 with the 9th Connecticut Regiment and re-designated as the 3d Connecticut Regiment. Furloughed in June 1783 at West Point it was disbanded in November the same year.
And so for the grand parade of the American contingent:
- 12 battalions
- 3 guns, with limbers
- 6 generals
Fine looking regiment and an impressive American army. Brown coats faced white is a handsome combination.
ReplyDeleteGreat work, Mark!
Thanks Jonathan. I agree the brown/white combination is pleasing. The little force looked quite impressive all lined up and I am pleased with the mix of colours.
DeleteGreat work Mark....looks like we have plenty Yankee Doodle Dandies to shoot at now...AWI game in 2023?
ReplyDeleteLovely unit and you have certainly made great progress with this army.
ReplyDeleteThanks Norm. In truth we didn’t need any more Americans in our collective armies (we already have dozens of units), but they are largely on the later blue coats and white breeches. I wanted some more colour.
DeleteWell done Mark, superb regiment!
ReplyDeleteThank you Phil…just need to get them on a table.
DeleteThe brown and white works a treat and the touch of red here and there livens up the whole. A fine parade of the other units too.
ReplyDeleteI am tempted to do some more units in brown coats…but I am resisting.
DeleteAwesome collection
ReplyDeleteThanks. It has come together quite quickly.
DeleteYet another top notch collection, now can they stand up against the British???
ReplyDeleteHopefully not too late into the New Year we can put that to the test!
DeleteOutstanding
ReplyDeleteThanks. If good to see the project conclude.
DeleteAn impressive force - great work!
ReplyDeleteThank you Clive.
DeleteA fine looking regiment Mark. That red flag is quite distinctive.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lawrence. The flag MAY have been used by this unit.
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