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According to a modern history of the regiment, the initial idea for this unique regiment was proposed by Jacques Provost,a Swiss adventurer and soldier and a close friend of the Duke of Cumberland. Supposedly Prevost recognised, following the Braddock disaster, the need to have a force of men who understood how to fight in the wild,men who truly understood forest warfare. The regiment was apparently intended to combine the characteristics of a colonial corps and those of a foreign legion. Men used to fighting in forests from Germany and Switzerland, Men from America who knew and understood the terrain and finally British veterans who had fought against the French before. Another supposedly crucial aspect is that every man within this regiment had to be a protestant as they were fighting a predominantly French-Catholic force. | (https://www.fsegames.eu/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg811.imageshack.us%2Fimg811%2F7366%2F60thatbushyrun.jpg&hash=e7d7ba0ea562db34cacea78ad7d3efb80697261b) Charge of the 60th at Bushy run |
(https://www.fsegames.eu/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdesmond.imageshack.us%2FHimg21%2Fscaled.php%3Fserver%3D21%26amp%3Bfilename%3D60thcampaign.png%26amp%3Bres%3Dlanding&hash=8c674ea74bf9006501d61804f71a4f80e7ddc372) 60th campaign dress 1755 | In the end the regiment was raised on Governor's island, New York with a total of four thousand one hundred and sixty enlisted men as well as one hundred and one officers and two hundred and forty Non Commissioned Officers. It was not until February of 1757 when the regiment was finally renumbered the 60th regiment of foot after the surrender of the 50th and 51st at Fort Oswego, both regiments were subsequently removed from the British army roll. It was in the Canada campaign that the regiment truly distinguished itself, fighting at both Lousiberg (1758) and Quebec (1759) where they amongst other regiments finally wrestled control of Canada from the French. It was at Quebec that Wolfe gave the regiment it's motto Celer Et Audax,Swift and Bold. However the 60th did suffer grievously at Quebec, on the 31st of July a mixed attack by the 60th and the grenadiers resulted in around five hundred casualties between the grenadiers and the 60th. The result of this disastrous attack on Montcalm's riverside fortifications meant the 60th did not gain the privilege of fighting in the main battle line but rather formed a rearguard with the 3rd Grenadiers against any incursions by Bougainville. The 60th and 3rd between them however did incur 215 men lost after a brief engagement with Bougainnville's column. These battles however had been fought in the traditional European style, it was not until the Pontiac's rebellion of 63' when the uniqueness of the regiment would truly come into fruition. Initially the regiment lost several outlying garrisons but at Bushy run eventually proved it's mastery of forest warfare when a detachment of the regiment ambushed native attackers. But although the 60th did typically wear the standard British uniform, it was said on occasions that they switched their bayonets for hatchets and their uniforms cut down for ease of movement in the woods. In 1797 a 5th Battalion of the 60th was raised under Baron Francis de Rottenburg, whose treatise on Riflemen and Light Infantry formed the basis of Moore’s later training. This was the first British unit to be dressed in the green jacket and armed with the rifle in place of the smoothbore musket and it represented the first organized British attempt at developing specialized light infantry for the European battlefield. Sir Johm Moore, the hero of Corunna, was in the 60th before he set up Shorncliff where he established the training regime that produced Britain's finest light infantry regiments. |
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(https://www.fsegames.eu/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.yessy.com%2F2043321153-11690b.jpg&hash=3639639c7c4ce146a319b0641bc5b5021facba2f) The 60th at Barrossa | In April, 1809, Sir Arthur Wellesley again arrived in Portugal and assumed command. There were 250,000 French troops in the Peninsula. He at once advanced against Soult, who had invaded the northern provinces, forced the passages of the River Douro and, driving the French out of Portugal, advanced upon Madrid at the end of June. He soon found himself faced with an army of 50,000 French under King Joseph and Marshal Victor, and took up a position at Talavera. His force consisted of 57,000 men, but 34,000 of these were Spaniards and the brunt of the ensuing battle fell on the 23,000 British. The French attack was repelled with heavy loss. In his subsequent despatches Sir Arthur spoke warmly of our Regiment, which on one occasion had saved him from being taken prisoner. "Upon this occasion," he states in his despatch, "the steadiness and discipline of the 5th Battalion 60th Regiment were conspicuous." At Talavera, the 5th Battalion lost 7 officers and 44 other ranks. Major Davy proceeded home and Major W. Woodgate took command. Lieutenant-Colonel W. Williams' took command in 1810: he had seen much active service and had been wounded at Corunna. Operations came to a standstill until the following year. The French having been largely reinforced, Wellesley retired into Portugal, which was invaded in 1810 by the enemy under Marshal Massena. The British General, now created Lord Wellington, inflicted on the French a sanguinary check at Busaco, where the 60th, under Colonel Williams, again distinguished themselves. |
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What happened to Nr60?60th looks nicer.
Fair enoughWhat happened to Nr60?60th looks nicer.
lolI know :'(
where are the pages they promised?Moved to archive until further notice apparently but with Vince wanting to cap all threads to around 100 pages idk what will happen. :'(
Its a long way back to 1000 pages#Roadto1000
The old Header was better tbh. :(
Wait 30 days, see if that helps.The old Header was better tbh. :(
Too right it was! I made the old header yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaars ago.
I just thought new thread, new banner. Freshen things up a bit :'(The old Header was better tbh. :(
Too right it was! I made the old header yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaars ago.
malakith is probably looking for an excuse to eat this thread
malakith is probably looking for an excuse to delete this thread
malakith is probably looking for an excuse to delete this thread
shhhhh he's watching, don't make any suddenmovementscomments
He's probably too busy entangling his girlfriend with his greasy locks.
where are the pages they promised?Moved to archive until further notice apparently but with Vince wanting to cap all threads to around 100 pages idk what will happen. :'(
Comes back right as the game diesHow is the game dead? There are plenty of active regiments and full linebattles happening pretty much everyday. ::)
Defo ded gaem. 9/11 would not pleyComes back right as the game diesHow is the game dead? There are plenty of active regiments and full linebattles happening pretty much everyday. ::)
wbThanks. :-*
gj today guysCheers, nice fighting with and against you.
How are you guys doing? Even across the pond tales of ur 1337ness are told.Good, still recovering from the loss of pages. :'(
Page 1000 or bust(a)
Do we get muted/banned if we post here? Serious question.How are you guys doing? Even across the pond tales of ur 1337ness are told.Good, still recovering from the loss of pages. :'(
Page 1000 or bust(a)
Not unless you post stupid shit I suppose. :-XDo we get muted/banned if we post here? Serious question.How are you guys doing? Even across the pond tales of ur 1337ness are told.Good, still recovering from the loss of pages. :'(
Page 1000 or bust(a)
Anyway, it's nice to see that at least the thread is back and the regiment is fine.
Ok :) Btw, Im not sure whether you guys copy-pasted the old thread, or made a new one from scratch, but it is beautiful nonetheless. Good Luck!Not unless you post stupid shit I suppose. :-XDo we get muted/banned if we post here? Serious question.How are you guys doing? Even across the pond tales of ur 1337ness are told.Good, still recovering from the loss of pages. :'(
Page 1000 or bust(a)
Anyway, it's nice to see that at least the thread is back and the regiment is fine.
Ok :) Btw, Im not sure whether you guys copy-pasted the old thread, or made a new one from scratch, but it is beautiful nonetheless. Good Luck!Not unless you post stupid shit I suppose. :-XDo we get muted/banned if we post here? Serious question.How are you guys doing? Even across the pond tales of ur 1337ness are told.Good, still recovering from the loss of pages. :'(
Page 1000 or bust(a)
Anyway, it's nice to see that at least the thread is back and the regiment is fine.
Well, you did change the header and that's a welcome change. Always nice to have something new to add.We have always had since 2012, thank you anyway. ;)SpoilerOk :) Btw, Im not sure whether you guys copy-pasted the old thread, or made a new one from scratch, but it is beautiful nonetheless. Good Luck!Not unless you post stupid shit I suppose. :-XDo we get muted/banned if we post here? Serious question.How are you guys doing? Even across the pond tales of ur 1337ness are told.Good, still recovering from the loss of pages. :'(
Page 1000 or bust(a)
Anyway, it's nice to see that at least the thread is back and the regiment is fine.[close]
Peter you a busta ;D:-*
petr is a cutieI know. :-*
road21kpages!!11!!11!!!!!1one!!1! NO ADMIN CAN STOP US NOW*Banned*
pages removed again?Yes b0ss.
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This is great banter, it really is!
I'm liking the new header, good luck.Yes the topic of this new header seems to be a popular discussion on this here thread
Hello..? Is it safe to come in without being muted? :-\*Banned for racism*
holy fuck in backWelcome back darling! How was your break? :-*
Ingame name-TORNTORN MY LOVE! OF COURSE! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Steam Name- torn365
Age-18
Timezone-GMT+1
Will you be active?-Yes, maybe, depends
Previous Regiment Experience- plenty
I came here because I heard you can spread here.
sounds lovely,
Sven loves a good ol shwaffling in the morning
unprofessionals often leave their victems pregnantYeah well you live and learn eh Sven??
unprofessionals often leave their victems pregnantYeah well you live and learn eh Sven??
Peter, want a hug?Yes pls. :'(
Peter, want a hug?Yes pls. :'(
Absolutely notPeter, want a hug?Yes pls. :'(
Hug want a Peter?
Peter, want a hug?Yes pls. :'(
Hug want a Peter?
thx for this great Lb today :*Thank you for coming! <3 :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*:-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*:-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*:-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*:-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*:-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*:-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*:-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*:-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*:-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*:-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*:-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
This is one of the few Events my guys enjoy :D
Boom boom boom
shake the room
mum git the camera
Fungus is on our thread
I don't remember saying that m8.Boom boom boom
shake the room
mum git the camera
Fungus is on our thread
No probs :)Oh yeah I remember saying that, fanks again for visitingBoom boom boom
shake the room
mum git the camera
Fungus is on our thread
liverpool got jabbedSo did Sunny. 8)
Worst euIk swaffel je moeder KUT
fucking hell where are the pages. do they fakin want donations??Superbad donated.
Superbad €5.00 (EUR) 4.45
Nice arty event today, we will start doing arty regularly on Sundays from now on seeing as how everyone enjoyed it so much. :-*
SuperBAD. Ye fk u.Nice arty event today, we will start doing arty regularly on Sundays from now on seeing as how everyone enjoyed it so much. :-*
You're bad.
SuperBAD. Ye fk u.Nice arty event today, we will start doing arty regularly on Sundays from now on seeing as how everyone enjoyed it so much. :-*
You're bad.
Tiger is bad at life.
Tiger is bad at life.
Guys just sayin. I was rekting as a guard on the first map. 4got 2 screenshot my epeeny. Peters sister
Snipars = Illuminati? ???
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Rifles = Illuminati? ???
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When are we merging peter?tomorrow pls then you can disband together, cuz shite regs n all
When are we merging peter?When you get gud.
When are we merging peter?When you get gud.
Fek M4rks got shrekt m11/13.When are we merging peter?When you get gud.
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pls donate 2 teh marks got shrekt in te ass foundetiuns, just 5 euros can saef an inturnet repertationThere is no cure for being shrekt! Donate to me instead.
Wash my back plsYou are so damn sexy.Spoilerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJzoyP-w2Q8[close]
Wash my back plsYou are so damn sexy.Spoilerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJzoyP-w2Q8[close]
Pls send it to me.Wash my back plsYou are so damn sexy.Spoilerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJzoyP-w2Q8[close]
Like my thong?
If you guys can reach page 500 by the end of this year, I will pull a Walko.No backing out
If you guys can reach page 500 by the end of this year, I will pull a Walko.No backing out
If you guys can reach page 500 by the end of this year, I will pull a Walko.
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sry guis
If you guys can reach page 500 by the end of this year, I will pull a Walko.
Ingame name- dunno yetDenied, come back when you can spread.
Steam Name- Mook
Age- i 8 m8
Timezone- +23 hours
Will you be active?- k
Previous Regiment Experience- 33rd Pte, 73rd Lt, 63rd Cpt, 13th Huss Trp
Ingame name- dunno yetDenied, come back when you can spread.
Steam Name- Mook
Age- i 8 m8
Timezone- +23 hours
Will you be active?- k
Previous Regiment Experience- 33rd Pte, 73rd Lt, 63rd Cpt, 13th Huss Trp
Ingame name- dunno yetDenied, come back when you can spread.
Steam Name- Mook
Age- i 8 m8
Timezone- +23 hours
Will you be active?- k
Previous Regiment Experience- 33rd Pte, 73rd Lt, 63rd Cpt, 13th Huss Trp
k cya noobs