Start Collecting: United States

[@jonathanbirkeland1085]

I chuckled when you referred to the U.S. flag as having “Stars and Bars”, as that is what the Confederate flag was called. The U.S. flag is normally called the “Stars and Stripes”. Lol

[@youreverydaypatriot4188]

I got so excited when I opened up KZbin just to see this!

[@NapoleonicWargaming]

Hahaha

[@tehlulzpare]

Oh man, potentially this means you’ll potentially cover the weird and wonderful world of Canadian Fencible units, who had some…interesting uniform choices.

[@NapoleonicWargaming]

@tehlulzpare you never know! They're not on the cards for now though

[@tehlulzpare]

@@NapoleonicWargaming to be fair, I’m pretty sure that unlike most blackpowder armies, you can collect War of 1812 in 1/1 scale lmao. I doubt we’ll ever get plastic, but Brigade Games has a few. Glengarry Light Infantry Fencibles is basically worse, Scottish 95th rifles with brown besses and colours. As in, they basically straight up wear 95th rifles kit. Canadian militia and Fencibles did a lot of cosplay lmao. I think one unit was wearing American uniforms at one point. Compared to how…organized European warfare was, it was an absolute shitshow over here.

[@dupeesfashionconsultant4204]

I'm finally copying this list 100%. I've wanted to do it for so long and since I don't have an American army it's perfect. I've already gotten underway

[@JSteplyk]

I can never get too many 95th Rifles, but you can still plausibly paint them up as US Rifle Regiments in bottle green uniforms or gray coatees. The 1803 rifle was just a few inches longer than the Baker; the 1803 is halfstock, unlike the full-stock Baker, but you can fix that with paint.

[@Faerwyn]

I've been hoping you'd return to this subject. I'm excited for more.

[@mitchellline4242]

I'd definitely be interesting in seeing your thought on 3d printed models

[@ashercroy4982]

I appreciate you giving us Americans some Napoleonic coverage! One correction to make however, is that AWI militia are way too outdated to use for 1812. Tricorns were completely out of style. I haven’t looked to see what’s out there yet, but something like some Alamo defenders would work much better.

[@rubric-eo5yj]

wtf is a kilometer ahh thumbnail

[@benlowry735]

Huzzah, Andy Jackson "Old Hickory". I grew up about 1/2 mile from his home.

[@dinoknight6538]

Jackson is such an interesting figure. Undeniably deplorable human being but you can't help being fascinated by things like him participating in over 100 duels, and being really the last president to lead troops while in office.

[@NapoleonicWargaming]

And ride a t-rex...apparently

[@user-mc4sq3fk5d]

@@dinoknight6538 The man did HATE the British I must say (Indian removal fiasco aside). As a boy he was assaulted and saber cut in the hand and brother injured as well. Fought the Brits during the AWI as a child and carried that rage all the way to New Orleans.

[@theodorebender5960]

For rifle men the American militia in buck skins painted green with yellow trim with the shako and with the rifle would work for the two US rifle regiments and US forces didn't carry national colors into battle they carried the blue national seal colors and regimental colors into the field.

[@thebaron7441]

I am ready for a unit of dinosaur riding, Uncle Sam Dragoons!

[@jonathanbirkeland1085]

Will you ever do American Civil War content? I love your videos, but I’m not allowed to start Napoleonic gaming until I finish my Union forces and a confederate force to oppose them.

[@daveotoole6065]

Not bad at all. Being a Marylander I would like to see you do a "get started" on Militia, since they were actually in the majority. I think they would be easier as well as many wore stovepipe shakos (particularly the Maryland militia) in a very British pattern uniform.

[@Jason-Thorne]

Good old AI giving us the classic 5 limbed dinosaur 😂

[@paulscheidler7438]

If you are ever close to Michigan on your next visit to the United States, please send me a message and I will be your personal guide at the River Raisin Battlefield Park near Monroe, Michigan. I believe it was the second highest number of British casualties after the Battle of New Orleans during the war. And of course, the worst casualty count for the Americans, hence, the "River Raisin Massacre." "Remember the Raisin" was the battle cry that led to the American victory at the Battle of the Thames the following year, where the famous Tecumseh was killed. Best Regards,

[@m0ltke582]

It would be super nice to see the 600pt army list you would use for Americans.

[@landsknecht1525]

I was surprised you didn't go with the Perry's B 40 Continental ‘Riflemen’ for the plastic hunting jackets bodies which you can glue Tombstone Shakos to them for the distinct American Riflemen look. Also, you didn't mention the Tripoli Campaign. kzbin.info/www/bejne/opStmaCjaKlmhbssi=fGrKshePfRVFlbGs

[@NapoleonicWargaming]

@landsknecht1525 no, I wanted to stay away from the Marines element, but it's definitely a very impressive campaign!

[@michaelnomnomandryuk]

The introductory song is historically accurate to the War of 1812.

[@mitchellline4242]

You couldn't really use American Revolution flags generally because the number of states (and there fir stars on the flag) has increased. Also the design by 1812 had changed from the stars in a circle to alternating lines

[@johnhart7704]

Thanks for posting this video. Where would I find Blackpowder stats for the US Army ?

[@NapoleonicWargaming]

@johnhart7704 if you go onto the knuckleduster miniatures website, they have a download called Niagara 1813, that's the one! I think it's linked in the description (if not, it should be!)

[@Faerwyn]

I'd like to see your thoughts on creating armies for both sides of the Texas Revolution.

[@NapoleonicWargaming]

@Faerwyn ooh, that's a bit out of my wheelhouse I'm afraid!

[@Faerwyn]

@NapoleonicWargaming it was a little over 10 years following the war of 1812. Similar technologies to the period. The Mexican army was formed pretty much the same as the Spanish since they had their revolution a decade before. The Texans were mostly formed of militias.

[@Faerwyn]

@NapoleonicWargaming I think it would be an interesting subject since no one wrote rules for this period but there are miniatures made for the battle of the Alamo.

[@josephbiden4296]

Unrelated question but I was watching one of your videos where you mentioned Prussian cavalry was some of the best in Europe. however, in black powder all their cavalry is much weaker than counterparts, do believe that black powder does them a disservice or is it accurate that the best they had were box standard dragoons as per the stat lines 😢

[@imrahilvondolamroth4205]

Well, there were younger nations during the napoleonic wars! Westphalia, italy and depending on definition also all the states that underwent serious changes, like holland, bavaria, duchy of warsaw etc

[@nicofolkersma2535]

A great video I didn't think I needed. Btw Northstar has US infantry in their Musket and Tomahawk range. Ever thought about doing a starter army series for the Anglo-Russian invasion of Holland ? Might be a nice small campaign idea.

[@SkipSmith-t6y]

Old Glory has 1812, Americans. 14:02

[@AS-qy1zl]

And representing the last Scottish holdout: Andrew Jackson!

[@mitchellline4242]

I don't know if anything like this exists but is there any east India company models?

[@davidbenton8775]

There's always the Haitian Revolution of 1804...have you Starter Armied that? Just to be a completeist (if it isn't a word it should be).

[@theamericancristero7390]

The word exists in the guise of completionist, most associated with video games.

[@davidbenton8775]

@theamericancristero7390 I'd suggest a slightly different meaning between the two is possible. Whilst it is possible to take a video game 'to completion', the concept of 'completion' is not one that any wargamer even considers possible for a Army project. Note...you can buy Starter Sets for many forces, but I have yet to see a 'Completion Package' for any wargaming range. 🤣

[@wellhungindung]

Fear the pedants in the comments, busy counting chevrons and epaulettes.

[@SkipSmith-t6y]

Old Glory has 1812, Americans.

[@oitoitoi1]

We were far too lenient on those ungrateful tax cheats during 1812!

[@NapoleonicWargaming]

Exactly! Ungrateful colonials! 🤣

[@oitoitoi1]

@@NapoleonicWargaming they bang on about no taxation without representation, ignoring the fact that even in Britain at that time the franchise was probably at best, around just 30% of adult men. Also not to forget that they didn't have even close to universal franchise when they wrote their beloved constitution! Just a bunch of tax cheats! I'm no fan of the empire, but when it comes to the US I think it's high time we took them back, they've made a fine mess of things!

[@user-mc4sq3fk5d]

@@NapoleonicWargaming Definitely NOT colonials in 1812--lest we forget who quit the field in 1783 with a very nice record of tattered reputations for a host of British Generals.

[@benlowry735]

Flags are not the same.

[@halfblindbear]

You are not helping me my friend. I had just about convinced myself i didn't need an American war 1812 army. And then your video shows up.

[@edward29345]

Please come to our lord and saviour Jesus Christ and read the bible please and by the way I don’t mean this in any bad way don’t worry please

[@SkipSmith-t6y]

Old Glory has 1812, Americans.