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.
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