I joined David-in-Suffolk (The Ragged Soldier blog) today at the National Army Museum for another lunchtime talk. This time on the above title by Kevin Weddle, Fellow at the US Army War College and author of a book of the same name.
Unlike previous talks we attended, this one was a good 'old school' campaign history. Great scene-setting, lots of maps (complete with moving formations) and a bit of myth-busting along the way. What's not to like?!
You didn't even need to have been in that part of London to see it*, as it was also presented as a webcast. And you didn't even need to be logged on at that time as it's on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CheKXR90SAA
I've been to about 4 of these talks so far and all worth the time. Here's the NAM page on upcoming events. I'd encourage you to take a look:
https://www.nam.ac.uk/whats-on#whats-on-exhibitions-wrapper
I couldn't help but think of Steve, the Disgruntled Fusilier's post and scenario on Hubbardton a few years ago. Hubbardton was one of the actions leading up to Saratoga.
* Though it's always nice to visit the museum and good too to catch up with David. A wide-ranging chat afterwards gave me inspiration for a campaign (though SYW not AWI). Maybe more of that anon.
Thanks for including the lecture link. Was there a discussion on this week’s Agnadello game?
ReplyDeleteYou’re welcome Jon. We did chat a bit about Agnadello.
DeleteChris
A grand day out if ever there was one.
ReplyDeleteAlan Tradgardland
It is. Not that I went around the museum. This time.
DeleteChris
It is. Not that I went around the museum. This time.
DeleteChris
Thanks for link Chris. Sounds like one for when I paint.
ReplyDeleteYou might miss the maps!
DeleteChris
A nice way to catch up with a fellow blogger face to face ....one of the advantages of living in London, you have everything right there!
ReplyDeleteYep living in the Great Wen has its plus points.
DeleteChris
Yep, saving the you tube link for when I’m painting later on. Cheers for sharing me ol’ cock sparra. As I believe they say round your way.
ReplyDeleteCor, strike a light. You’ve got us pinned and no mistake.
DeleteCockney Chris
Great lecture - enjoyed that. I hope you and Dave are going to the forthcoming embroidery one.
ReplyDeleteOnly if they let you do hussar twirls on your trousers.
DeleteChris
Thanks for the link Chris and I might watch this as one of my afternoon catch ups before SWMBO comes home:)!
ReplyDeleteJust make sure the place is tidy first! 😉
DeleteChris
Sounds like a really good lecture, looking forward to your campaign!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain caveadsum1471
It was really good Iain.
DeleteAs for the campaign, I’ve had 3 or 4 180degree turns on how to do it since this post. Hopefully I’ll stop spinning soon.
Chris