| Tango01 | 26 May 2015 10:24 p.m. PST |
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| Supercilius Maximus | 27 May 2015 4:12 a.m. PST |
Whilst Simcoe does like to make a meal out of everything (and sometimes overplays what the QRs did), his attention to the fine detail of petite guerre/kleine krieg – and especially the battle (all right, skirmish) maps – are exactly the kind of thing wargamers want. |
| Westmarcher | 27 May 2015 4:17 a.m. PST |
Intriguing. The author appears to be John Graves Simcoe, one of the characters in "Turn: Washington's Spies" (TV series). He is a Captain in the Queen's Rangers and is portrayed as a real bad ass. |
| brass1 | 27 May 2015 4:39 a.m. PST |
Actually, Simcoe commanded the Queen's Rangers. LT |
| FreemanL | 27 May 2015 5:23 a.m. PST |
I am not sure why Turn – outside of TV – went to such great lengths to show the period in a realistic pattern with locations and clothing only to show both Johnson and Simcoe as virtual supermen and nut jobs to boot. How exactly did they acquire their Special Forces unarmed combat training in 1777? I like the show but even as an American, I find their portrayal of the actual men as too much. LOL! Maybe I am finally getting to the age where I like my points subtle and in context!
Larry |
| Westmarcher | 27 May 2015 5:43 a.m. PST |
Interesting. At the point I am at in Series 2, I wasn't quite sure if Simcoe had actually taken over command from Rogers yet. I was aware Rogers was off on some special mission but wasn't quite sure if Simcoe was in permanent or temporary command of the Rangers while he was away from the unit. Maybe I missed the handover in a past episode or it is to be confirmed in a future one? Enjoying it anyway. P.S. Don't tell me anyone. No more spoilers please. 8-) Note: For those who don't know, "Turn" is a fictionalised account of spying in the AWI which draws on factual events and actual historical characters. In real life, Robert Rogers formed the QR and commanded them until January 1777. Simcoe became commander in October 1777 (and some time thereafter the unit became known as Simcoe's Rangers?) |
| historygamer | 27 May 2015 5:56 a.m. PST |
"I am not sure why Turn – outside of TV – went to such great lengths to show the period in a realistic pattern with locations and clothing …" They film the show in the Williamsburg/Richmond area, but other than that, it is about as historically accurate to the period as Hogan's Heros was to WWII. The clothing is mixed at best, at worst not correct. |
| LostPict | 27 May 2015 6:16 a.m. PST |
My buddy was in the first season with his Hessian re-enactment group (Of Cabbages and Kings). Lots of tall lads marching around in the background. |
| vtsaogames | 27 May 2015 3:11 p.m. PST |
I've only seen the first season on Netflix. Simcoe appears to drink the blood of children. Historically accurate, I'm sure. Perhaps if he lives long enough Lincoln will put a stake through his heart. |
paints brigs for the British fleet.
