If the 10th received a penny every time we heard or read about the supposed inaccuracy of muskets, we’d never need to accept donations! This is by far the most common misconception in the reenacting community—rivaled only by myths surrounding the purpose of our red coats. Today, we’re putting these myths to rest. Join us as we test muskets at various ranges and formations to gain a deeper understanding of their true capabilities as weapon systems.
http://kabinettskriege.blogspot.com/2018/01/how-close-ranged-were-mid-eighteenth.html?m=1
Great similar video that addresses effects on target from 200 Yards! https://youtu.be/8Cw8ktmlF1A?feature=shared
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
1:34 Historical Precedent
3:00 Event 1 | 50 Yard Volley
5:36 Event 2 | 50 Yard Volley
7:42 Event 3 | 75 Yard Volley
9:25 Event 4 | 75 Yard Independant Fire
11:51 Event 5 | Movement to Contact
16:15 Results Analysis
20:43 Safety Structure
22:21 Conclusion
His Majesty's Tenth Regiment of Foot in America is a historically re-created infantry unit formed to portray the service of the British Army during the American War for Independence.
Composed of three types of soldier, Grenadiers-typically larger men who are used as shock troops, a company of Light infantry, generally smaller, more agile men--capable of maneuvering in the dense wilderness to skirmish or flank the enemy, and a battalion company--a company of regular soldiers, capable of mass volleys and were the heart of the army and are trained in both Grenadier and Light Infantry tactics. We also have a company of Music, who provide music and commands to the army. Last but certainly not least, a Corps of Civilian Volunteers--who provide food to the regiment during encampments and accurately portray civilian and camp life of the 18th century. Each is open for recruitment. The members of the Tenth are accurately uniformed, equipped, and trained in 18th-century military drill and life so that we appear in public as members of the British Army would have in 1775. Contact us to join.
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