The Royal Newfoundland Fencible Regiment
Royal Newfoundland Fencible Regiment reenactors wearing the 1795 issue uniform.Who are we?The Royal Newfoundland Fencible Regiment is a group for Mount & Blade Warband: Napoleonic Wars set in a historically conscious but casual environment for its players. If you enjoy the game, and you like to play with other players then the Royal Newfoundland Fencible Regiment is the right place for you!
History of the real Royal Newfoundland Fencible RegimentThe Royal Newfoundland Fencible Regiment was formed in 1795. During this time the French Revolution had plunged Europe into complete chaos and Britain needed more soldiers to defend British North America (Canada).
The regiment was stationed in Halifax (Britain's primary military base in the region) from 1800 until 1802, when the Treaty of Amiens was signed and peace was made. It was only until 1803 that war broke out again and the Royal Newfoundland Fencible Regiment was formed for a second time to defend Britain's colonies in Canada.
By 1805 the regiment had reached its full strength of 683 men. They were then garrisoned in Fort Anne, Nova Scotia until 1806 when they were transferred to Halifax. After spending a year in Halifax the regiment was again transferred, this time to Quebec (or Lower Canada).
Shortly before the War of 1812 broke out, half the regiment was converted to Marines to serve in the Provincial Navy on the Great Lakes.
In 1812, when the War of 1812 broke out, the flank companies of the land-based portion were sent to Kingston.
Shortly after the war was declared, a small detachment of the sea-based portion of the Royal Newfoundland Fencible Regiment found itself participating in the Siege of Detroit. The famous General Isaac Brock awarded them a special commendation.
By the beginning of 1813 the regiment was scattered everywhere. The largest portion of the regiment was stationed in Fort George, where they participated in defending the fort against an American siege in May of 1813.
Also in 1813, one of the sea-based portions of the regiment fought in the Battle of Lake Eerie. One of the largest naval engagements on the Great Lakes, and the War of 1812.
In 1814 a detachment of the regiment was stationed at the British outpost of "Michilimackinac". The regiment participated in the outpost's defense when it was attacked by the Americans. The Royal Newfoundland Fencibles even managed to get into 4 rowboats and capture 2 American vessels; the Tigress and the Scorpion during a dangerous night attack.
In June of 1814 the regiment was sent back to its headquarters, Saint John's, Newfoundland. The regiment was disbanded only a few weeks later.
The Royal Newfoundland Fencible Regiment was disbanded in 1814, but it was later revived in the British Army as the Royal Newfoundland Regiment which fought with distinction in the 1st World War and is still an active regiment in the Canadian military to this day.
A Grenadier in the Royal Newfoundland Fencible Regiment during the War of 1812 period.Rules*No teamkilling
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Rules will be enforced and any breach of the above can result in severe punishment at the discretion of an officer. All potential recruits must agree to them before joining.How do I join?Simply fill out the following form in a reply to this thread and await a response from myself or another officer!
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