"My google fu is weak............." Topic

or perhaps I'm just lazy, but what are some good sources for information on the types of wagons used during the revolution?

TIA,

Dave

Fort Ligonier has an amazing collection of military transport of all types. Granted it is for the French and Indian Wars but how much could it change in 15 years?

Good information on an important part of any military campaign!

@ 21eRegt – In the middle picture those 4-wheel wagons in the back row, are those artillery wagons or gs wagons? They almost lool like napoleonic artillery cassions.

If you mean the ones in the right background, those are probably ammunition wagons, either carrying additional artillery ammunition or infantry weapon ammunition.

Notice that none of the wagons have a seat for the wagon driver. He either rode one of the draft horses or walked alongside the team, controlling them with a long whip.

Jim

I'm assuming the bright blue and warm orange paint are historically accurate. Were there any reasons for particular colors, or were these personal preference?

The two-wheel carts, tumbrels and such, were for ammunition. The covers, more of a barn red, were leather, I suppose to minimize the chance of catching fire and going boom. The colors were consistently British for the time. The museum interior has a remarkable collection of period and reconstructed pieces. A bit off the beaten path, but always worth the time.
fortligonier.org

A few more, without even showing all the cannons, kit and uniforms.

Great stuff. Thank you.