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	Arctic Survival in the 18th Century The amazing six-year struggle of four shipwrecked sailors to stay alive.	Barkers, Pops, Bulldozers, and "Meat in the Pot" 18th and 19th Century Slang for Pistols OLD FOGEY The term dates to as early as 1785 and was a nickname for an invalided or pensioned soldier. It is derived from the French word fougeau meaning fierce or fiery. It was a respectful expression.
	A Frenchman's Act of Chivalry In the triumph and tragedy of British Colonel Hervey's life, a noble act on the battlefield by a French officer stands out.
	Crazy Things Done to Fail a British Army Medical Inspection in the Napoleonic Wars What lengths some went to to be rejected from the army are shocking.
	An Ambition for Glory: The Undaunted Royal Highlander Alexander McLean, 1759 The true story of a daring, young Scottish officer leading the charge to storm enemy entrenchments.
	Blowing up Pirates, or Beware the Black Sails of the Infernal Machine A plague of state-sanctioned French pirates has been unleashed upon the English Channel. Hundreds of merchant vessels are captured. A 17th century "nuclear option" is the response.
	Why Palm out? History of the British Army Salute The mystery of the origins of the famous salute is finally solved. However, it is a two-century long story full of twists and turns.
	"Come on you brave Yank, Come on!" Texan Confederates' respect and admiration for an enemy hero at the Siege of Vicksburg in 1863.
	Count Dracula's War on Islam A True Story of Cruelty, Power and Betrayal as the real Dracula battles with the Islamic forces of the Ottoman or Turkish Empire.
	Hunter, Hero and Friend: The British Soldier's Dog in the Napoleonic Wars Stories of man's best friend in barracks, on the march, and under fire.
	Battling with Matchlock, Rapier and Quarterstaff. The Bizarre Attack on Cadiz and an Englishman Duels Three Spaniards at Once! This amazing and true story should be a movie.

	"Full of Confidence" The American Attack on Kingston in 1812 U.S. Commodore Isaac Chauncey's daring raid into the fortified harbour of Kingston during the War of 1812.
	The Surprising Battlefield Struggles of Two Royal American Officers at Quebec, 1759 Wounded multiple times, defending themselves with a shotgun from attack, this rare battlefield account captures the on-the-ground combat experience in the war.
	Simon Bolivar: Liberator of Latin America Bolivar is one of the most significant military figures in the history of the New World yet is a relative unknown to the English-speaking historical enthusiasts. This article attempts to rectify this.
	Ramming Speed! Naval Battles of the Ironclad Emperor of the Pacific A Story of Bravery, Honour, Technology, and Bird Droppings.
	The Extraordinary Life and Sword Play of Lieutenant John Shipp The life of John Shipp is so interwoven with adventure and bravery, it sounds like a work of fiction. His sword fight with a Ghurka warlord is masterfully recounted by the Lieutenant himself.
	Winning the French and Indian War with Beer The struggles faced and a secret to preserving a fighting force while campaigning in the wilderness of North America.
	"Rage, Fury, and Desperation" The Struggle for Schellenberg Heights, 1704 An exciting eyewitness account of cannonade carnage, bayonet charges, grenade barrages, and a daring escape.
	The Backdoor to the Confederacy, 1863. Camels, Cotton, Union renegades, and a Texan lynching along the Rio Grande.
WEAPONRY		MILITARY RECIPES
	How Cartridge Paper almost killed King George A strange case of mistaken identities.	Drink and Meal Recipes for an Early Victorian British Officer’s Mess A Regimental Cookbook, 1845
	The British Firebombing of Quebec, 1759 The most destructive event in the entire French and Indian War was the bombardment of Quebec. Fire was used on both sides from fire ships to firebombs. What happened and the technology used is covered here.
	From Bright Steel to Brown: The Colour of British Musket Barrels 1755-1865 This article explores the evolution from highly polished musket barrels in the 18th century to the browning of the infantry brown bess. How the browning process changed from 1815 to 1865 is also covered.
	On the Thin Red Line: Loading and Firing Muskets in the Crimean War, 1854-56 How did the British survive the onslaught of Russian cavalry while still deployed in line? A rapid rate of fire and a good bayonet. This article provides the drill procedure of loading and firing used by British infantry, along with insights into what the British were armed with.
	How to Mount a Flint on American and British Muskets: A History Is lead, copper or leather better to hold a flint in place? What color of flint was best? How do you adjust the angle for a perfect ignition? Advise from historical sources is revealed.
	Case Shot or Canister Shot used by Artillery in the 18th Century Devastating to Infantry, canister shot used in cannons is studied in detail here.

ARCHIVES
The War from the Saddle: The Diary of Lieutenant John Lang, 19th Light Dragoons 1813-1814 Never before published extracts of a diary of British cavalry officer during the War of 1812. Royal Navy Uniform in Elizabethan Times This is a copy of one of the first orders concerning the dress of the Royal Navy. It is reproduced here in old English complete with the original spellings. Experimental British General Service Medal. Early into the reign of William IV there was a cry from military officers that a medal be issued for the services of soldiers in times of conflict. Described and illustrated here is one suggested pattern. Military Tailor Drawings. Displayed here are some historic tailor drawings of military uniforms of a feature British regiment during the Napoleonic Wars. Assistant Surgeon William Faulkner of the 41st Regiment during the War of 1812 There is a history of the 41st Regiment's service, a brief biography of Faulkner, and details of the uniform worn by Surgeons. The British Grenadiers and their Mitre Caps. Why did the grenadiers wear tall caps while the rest of the army wore hats? The answer is here along with details on the famous mitre cap. The Imperial Guard at Austerlitz and Jena. This is a brief excerpt on the Garde Impériale from 1803 to Jena. A great short read for Napoleonic enthusiasts.
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