| nevinsrip | 15 May 2014 2:30 a.m. PST |
For the Crown, I would have to go with the 23 Welch Fusiliers. They seemed to be in the thick of almost everything. Historically, I vote for them. For war gaming, I have to go with the 71 St Highlanders for obvious reasons. A vital unit to have for the War in the South. Your choice? |
| Glengarry5 | 15 May 2014 3:34 a.m. PST |
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 ochoin  | 15 May 2014 3:49 a.m. PST |
'true sons of the mayflower' regiment. Many of the Loyalist units, both regular and militia, are worth a look. |
| Sundance | 15 May 2014 4:18 a.m. PST |
The Queen's Rangers. My mother was born in Simcoe Township, so there's a tenuous connection at least. |
| dBerczerk | 15 May 2014 4:34 a.m. PST |
The Brunswick Dragoons on dismounted service with their muskets and heavy broadswords. |
| John the OFM | 15 May 2014 4:41 a.m. PST |
The Buffs. One of the first units I ever painted, way back in the last century. Hand painted flags!
My favorite Hessian unit is Rall. No "Von". Grenadiers that aren't. I like the way this unit is an exception to so many rules. Favorite Loyalist unit is de Lancey in pimp hats. One of my first conversions, with green stiff plumes on Hinchliffe continentals. |
| Rudysnelson | 15 May 2014 4:42 a.m. PST |
Browne's King's Rangers. I have read a great book on them and did additional research as well. Many of the Scots migrated to Alabama and west Georgia after the war. |
| Supercilius Maximus | 15 May 2014 5:11 a.m. PST |
I think it has to be the Composite Brigade of Foot Guards – two battalions, plus a section of 6-pdrs, and retained its flank companies. |
| Captain dEwell | 15 May 2014 6:02 a.m. PST |
I agree with RudyNelson – Browne's King's Rangers. |
| mjkerner | 15 May 2014 6:36 a.m. PST |
Butler's Rangers for me, Bill. |
| Generalstoner49 | 15 May 2014 7:15 a.m. PST |
For the Crown's regiment I have to say the 4th foot. If we are adding Hessians and loyalists then Von Donop's and the Queens Rangers respectively. |
| Bill N | 15 May 2014 7:40 a.m. PST |
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| PVT641 | 15 May 2014 7:56 a.m. PST |
British 17th Foot
Hessian Von Erbprinz
Loyalist New Jersey Volunteers |
| Sigwald | 15 May 2014 8:32 a.m. PST |
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 Stosstruppen | 15 May 2014 10:06 a.m. PST |
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| ironicon | 15 May 2014 12:01 p.m. PST |
The 10th Regiment of foot. I had an ancestor in it during the war.
OK I said "for a long while", 24hrs is enough. |
| bruntonboy | 15 May 2014 2:24 p.m. PST |
British legion for me, cool uniforms. Foot and horse, controversial commander and plenty of action to reproduce. |
| rmaker | 15 May 2014 7:23 p.m. PST |
King's Royal Regiment of New York, aka Johnson's Greens – the other family outfit. |
| Ironwolf | 16 May 2014 3:17 a.m. PST |
The 33rd, Cornwallis knew how to take care of his men. |
| comte de malartic | 16 May 2014 4:05 a.m. PST |
The 23rd. Sergeant Lamb was allowed to transfer to this regiment after he escaped from captivity. He thought it was the best. |
| spontoon | 16 May 2014 4:41 p.m. PST |
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| epturner | 17 May 2014 5:22 a.m. PST |
Tough choice. I'm inclined to go with the 44th Regiment. Long service in North America. Eric |
| archstanton73 | 18 May 2014 5:49 a.m. PST |
28th Foot…As they turned into the Glosters!!! |
| redcoat | 18 May 2014 2:05 p.m. PST |
33rd Regiment. Supposedly known as 'The Pattern'. Enough said. |
| Virginia Tory | 23 May 2014 5:23 a.m. PST |
A tough one. I like the Light Infantry. They got to do all the fun stuff (and that would include Ferguson's company). |
| zardoz1957 | 26 May 2014 9:51 p.m. PST |
63rd Foot. Fought all the way from Bunker Hill to Eutaw Springs. |
| Supercilius Maximus | 26 May 2014 10:17 p.m. PST |
Including as mounted infantry in the South. They also had an officer named Captain Bent Ball. |
| Gnu2000 | 27 May 2014 5:59 a.m. PST |
And green facings do look rather good on a red coat :-)
I'm just pulling together the forces for Hobkirk's Hill so I'm hoping they don't let the side down! |
| Testiculies | 05 Jun 2014 12:28 p.m. PST |
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| Supercilius Maximus | 07 Jun 2014 9:48 a.m. PST |
Surprised there aren't more QR votes – Grenadiers, Lights, Highlanders, Centre Companies, Riflemen (occasionally mounted), Hussars, Dragoons, Artillery; a little army all in one. Plus you get to team them up with Ewald's Jaeger, mounted Loyalist riflemen, and Emmerich's hussars. |
| epturner | 10 Jun 2014 6:36 p.m. PST |
Well, I suppose. Not proper Soldiers, being in green and all. I mean, Loyalist bits and things. But the Essex lads  of the 44th, now, there's a steady battalion… With some tongue firmly in cheek… Eric |
| B6GOBOS | 14 Jun 2014 11:12 a.m. PST |
23rd Royal Welch Fusilier |
| Royal Marine | 19 Jun 2014 1:27 p.m. PST |
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paints brigs for the British fleet.
