"Canadian Volunteers in the War of 1812" Topic

"A band of Americans and pro-American Canadians living in Upper Canada, the Canadian Volunteers were a company-sized regiment that fought on the American side during the War of 1812. Their leader was a controversial traitor to Britain, Joseph Willcocks, who carried the Volunteers through a streak of violent campaigns that eventually secured his own death.

After the American Revolution (the American War of Independence), most "loyalist" Americans (those who wanted British victory against the rebels) fled the United States and settled in large numbers in Upper Canada thanks to generous land grants and other assistance that robbed the young American nation of much of its educated and wealthy class. They were joined by many Americans simply seeking a better opportunity for themselves in British North America, but with no special love for king and country. For many in government and military circles, the newly arrived Americans constituted a possible threat as well as a benefit. When the War of 1812 began, men like Sir Isaac Brock worried that this population would act as informants and perhaps saboteurs in support of Washington should war break out between Britain and the US in North America. After the outbreak of hostilities, some pro-Americans in Upper Canada supported the invasion by General Hull, but Brock's early victories bolstered British support among the populace…"
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Amicalement
Armand

Nice. Thanks Armand. Very interesting site.

Eric

Yes, indeed a very nice site displaying weapons and uniforms of renactors.

Many thanks for posting this.

Happy you enjoyed it my friends!. (smile)

Amicalement
Armand

Very interesting but I was under the impression the Canadian Volunteers were a mounted infantry unit? At least, that's how I field them in my games!

I have "fought' by their side many times. A great bunch. I know their commander personally.

Glad you like it too my friend.

Amicalement
Armand