"War of 1812 US Army Camp layout?" Topic

In between painting fighting units I have been painting and assembling tents, camp fires, etc to make a US army camp circa 1814.
I would imaging these would be similar in appearance to 18th C military camps but I can't find any images, diagrams, written guidelines. Anyone have any interesting info they could share?

Considering the amaturish nature of the United States at the start of the war, any chaotic layout would do (and the evidence from the sickness rolls would also attest to poor planning and hygene in the camps)!

If you are thinking of doing Scott's Brigade in 1814, he was much more strict in enforcing camp discipline. He mainly used French drill books to train his troops.

These were constructed for my 18th century armies. By adding flags about the General's tent your camp could serve both sides.

The triplex bases are made standard to have a General's tent or two smaller tents, horse lines, and storage areas for wagons or supplies.

General info:
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Part two:
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Completed: link

Cheers,
Robert

Thanks guys!
Robert, thanks for the diagram and lovely job on your 15mm camp!!

I agree with SF as to the sometimes haphazard nature of American camp organization.

For example, during the battle of Stoney Creek, 6 Jun 1813, the disorganized camp layout was a significant factor in the success of the British night time surprise attack. Only the CO of the U.S. Twenty-Fifth regiment recognized the danger of this poorly laid out camp and redeployed his unit to a more defensive position.

However, by 1814 the American Army under Brown and Scott was a better trained and disciplined with organized camps complete with designated latrines etc.

P.S. timurilank's camp layout is an excellent guide.

Found a couple more nice period camp drawings…