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tom4141tom , 12 hours ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: 2015, kicking around Bath.

I had enough of being in uniform so I acted as paparazzi.

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tom4141tom , 12 hours ago to histodon group

More Waterloo 200 Memories.

Photos by Thomason Photography.

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tom4141tom , 1 day ago to histodon group

Re-enacting memory: I believe 2012? School of the Sailor at Fort George.

A great photo by I think Teresa Michenfelder.

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tom4141tom , 1 day ago to histodon group

More Waterloo 200 Memories.

Photos by Thomason Photography.

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tom4141tom , 2 days ago to histodon group

More Waterloo 200 Memories.

Photos by Thomason Photography.

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tom4141tom , 3 days ago to histodon group

Reenacting Memory: Waterloo 200.

There was something about this event that "haunted" me.

For weeks afterwards I would look at a new post featured more incredible photos. I could not help but look and slide down that rabbit hole.

Here are photos by @andi_springer

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tom4141tom , 4 days ago to histodons group

And just like that our Waterloo 200 adventure was over and the next day we would return home.

From the time I joined the hobby, I had stories of Waterloo '90 and Waterloo '95.

Well now I had Waterloo 2015 and am looking ahead to Waterloo 2025!

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tom4141tom , 4 days ago to histodons group

Reenacting Memory: Waterloo 200 on this date in 2015. One last act in uniform.

A parade in the village of Waterloo.

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tom4141tom , 5 days ago to histodon group

At Waterloo 200, this is when the various Royal Scots in our battalion gathered for a memorial close to the spot they stood 200 years previously.

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tom4141tom , 5 days ago to histodon group

Watching the flow of the battle from within Hougoumont waiting for our turn to be called into action.

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tom4141tom , 5 days ago to histodon group

Inside the walls of "Hougoumont" from night 2 of Waterloo 200 held in 2015.

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tom4141tom , 5 days ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: 9 years ago today, Day 2 of Waterloo 200.

We were defending the Hougoumont structure.

There was not much left of the walls after the battle moved away from us!

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tom4141tom , 6 days ago to histodon group

On this date 9 years ago.

Back in Brussels.

After having heard about the big events for decades, at last we have had our Waterloo!

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tom4141tom , 6 days ago to histodon group

Waterloo 200 in 2015.

The first battle on the evening of the 19th.

Experienced that "oh damn!" feeling when forced to remain in square with cavalry milling nearby and infantry coming up to pound us.

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tom4141tom , 6 days ago to histodon group

Waterloo 200 in 2015.

Everyone had come a long way to help commemorate this battle.

On the 18th was the armies final preparations. The 19th fell on a Friday and was to be the first battle reenactment.

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tom4141tom , 6 days ago to histodon group

Reenacting memory: Waterloo 200/2015.

Waterloo is often described as a small battlefield. 6000 reenactors viewed by 50,000+ used a small portion of the battlefield and we were swallowed by its immensity!

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tom4141tom , 7 days ago to histodon group

https://youtu.be/Jed8Fj7rNv4?si=KhnA0_xk67SV2Ewo

Found this in my Facebook history. From I believe 2019 when Zack MacLeod Pinsent visited with us at Fort George in Niagara-On-The Lake.

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tom4141tom , 7 days ago to histodon group

Something not many folks have seen!

INSIDE the courtyard at La Haye Sainte.

In 2015 it was on our route to the battlefield but the column stalled as a cannon broke a little ramp/bridge on the other side.

Gave us a chance for a look around!

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tom4141tom , 7 days ago to histodon group

My Waterloo experiences are overlapping!

These photos are on the day from 6 years ago.

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tom4141tom , 7 days ago to histodon group

On this date in 2015, I finally made it to Waterloo!

I had heard the stories of previous events for years. I was determined to go. Just did not think I had to lead an organizing committee to get there!

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tom4141tom , 8 days ago to histodon group

I am reminiscing on dual trips to Waterloo.

2015 - for Waterloo 200, today was the transfer from Amsterdam to Brussels

2018 - with a tour from Campaigns and Culture and today's pictures.

1. Can you see the mound?
2. Quatre Bras
3. Plancenoit
4. Ligny

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tom4141tom , 9 days ago to histodon group

L’Auberge du Roi d’Espagne in Genappe:

Duke of Wellington stayed on June 16th

Prince Jerome Bonaparte and General Reille on June 17th

Marshall Blucher on June 18th

General Duhesme of the Young Guard was brought here on June 18th and died June 20th.

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tom4141tom , 9 days ago to histodon group

Good morning!

From 6 years ago. I was part of an in depth tour looking at the Waterloo campaign.

We stayed in the village of Waterloo.

My morning walks would draw me back to the battlefield.

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tom4141tom , 9 days ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: 2015. In Pursuit of Napoleon!

Amsterdam to Antwerp, trying to ignore the distractions!

And then onto Brussels.

After years of planning and working on the Canadian expedition, we were getting close!

Whoops, more darn distractions!

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tom4141tom , 10 days ago to histodon group

On the road to Waterloo (intersecting timelines in my posts!)

6 Years ago - 2018.

I had wrapped up a 33 year career with one employer and had the time to go back to Waterloo to see it properly (absorbed very little in 2015).

Morning walk in Brussels and then off to Waterloo!

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tom4141tom , 10 days ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: 2015. The road to Waterloo continues.

Finishing up in Wales and then move off to our staging area in Amsterdam!

Final countdown to Waterloo is on!

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tom4141tom , 11 days ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memories: Cardiff, 2015. Continuing on our road to Waterloo!

Wrapping up our time in Cardiff before joining the main contingent in Amsterdam for our Waterloo adventure.

Barracks life, back to the Castle and visiting the River Taff.

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tom4141tom , 12 days ago to histodon group

Reenacting Memory: 2024 Stoney Creek.

Photos by Laughing Devil Photography

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tom4141tom , 12 days ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: 9 years ago in Bath.

Worlds collide! (on the Road to Waterloo 2015).

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tom4141tom , 13 days ago to histodon group

https://youtu.be/jiTaQfXt4wI

Chris and I recorded a conversation with Matt yesterday on the Colonial Marines and his new book.

I will sheepishly admit, we found Matt and the subject so fascinating that this talk runs a little long!

Hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

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tom4141tom , 13 days ago to histodon group

Photos by Laughing Devil Photography

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tom4141tom , 13 days ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: 2015. (On the Road to Waterloo) Cardiff and area.

After a day of ceremonies, a free day. Our wonderful local friends took us out for adventures.

We finished our day with a visit with the Comrades Association and in the Sergeant's Mess. (Maindy Barracks)

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tom4141tom , 14 days ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: 9 years ago today. (2015 our prelude to Waterloo)

We were in Cardiff at the Millennium Stadium as part of the Colours Ceremony for the Royal Welsh.

Photos are mine with the exception of the shot of the Queen on the ramp in the stadium which is from the stadium website.

I am on the right hand side, second up from the floor!

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tom4141tom , 14 days ago to histodon group

Reenacting memory: 2024 Stoney Creek.

Let's visit with the Americans. Adversaries on the field, great friends after hours and through the years.

Photos by Laughing Devil Photography

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tom4141tom , 15 days ago to histodon group

Reenacting memory: 2024 Stoney Creek.

Highlighting some of my staff!

1. My ADC in close pursuit, Captain Scott Ball
2. Lt. Col. Chris McKay - infantry command and 2IC
3. Major Colin Sedgwick-Pinn, Adjutant - Infantry
4. Sergeant Major Ewan Wardle - Infantry

Photos by Mike Wonnacott

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tom4141tom , 16 days ago to histodon group

Reenacting memory: Battle of Stoney Creek 2024. Some Sunday action pictures.

Photos by Mike Wonnacott

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tom4141tom , 17 days ago to histodon group

Reenacting memory: Stoney Creek 2024.

The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada marched from Dundurn Castle to Battlefield House retracing the original route of the British to join us for the opening ceremonies on the Saturday.

Photos by Mike Wonnacott

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tom4141tom , 19 days ago to histodon group

Reenacting memory: 2024 Stoney Creek.

Photos by Mike Wonnacott

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tom4141tom , 20 days ago to histodon group

Reenacting memories: 2024 Battle of Stoney Creek.

Very appreciative of the support of City of Hamilton Councilors Tammy Hwang, Jeff Beattie and Matt Francis.

Jeff and Matt participated in Saturday afternoon as guests of IMUC. They were such good sports they both took hits!

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tom4141tom , 21 days ago to histodon group

Re-enacting memory: Stoney Creek 2008. In a sea of canvas!

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tom4141tom , 22 days ago to histodon group

https://youtu.be/1rhMsDjLD1I?si=3i7PfEeM2jp49SwE

It is going to take a little time for me to find my rhythm as Brigadier General at big events.

As I monitor the infantry command take their troops through their paces I do get to sneak moments where I play tourist!

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tom4141tom , 22 days ago to histodon group

Had an opportunity to catch these fine lads. Huzzah the 41st!

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tom4141tom , 22 days ago to histodon group

Reenacting Memory: 2019 Stoney Creek.

1806 the 27th Regiment were in Maida in Southern Italy.

Supposedly they were bathing in the sea when the French attacked. They responded going into a battle wearing only their belts and carrying their muskets earning the nickname the “Skins”.

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