Lieutenant Colonel's 3rd Company & Artillery Detachment
Lieutenant Colonel's 3rd Company & Artillery Detachment
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The Waldeck 3rd Regiment departed from Korbach, Germany on May 20, 1776 with a strength of 670 men. After a stop in Portsmouth, England, the regiment was transported to America, arriving in the New Rochelle, New York, on October 22, 1776. The Waldeck 3rd Regiment served with the British forces during the New York and New Jersey Campaign of the American War for Independence before being sent to British West Florida under General Campbell. Following their arrival in Pensacola, Florida, the Waldeckers fought against the Spanish during the Gulf Coast Campaign.
Waldeck Infantry photo by Eva Masrur
Our Approach as Living Historians
Our Approach as Living Historians
We portray the Lieutenant Colonel's 3rd Company and the Artillery Detachment of the regiment during the 1779-1781 Gulf Coast Campaign. Our goal is to share our passion for 18th-century history by interpreting their military tactics and daily life for the public. We strive for the highest level of accuracy in our portrayals, and are committed to continuously working to improve
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Waldeck Artillery photo by Eva Masrur
Who were the Waldeckers?
Who were the Waldeckers?
The Waldeck 3rd Regiment served for the British during the American War for Independence. Friedrich Karl August, Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont, entered into a contract with the British Crown to supply soldiers in support of efforts to suppress the colonial rebellion in America. The regiment was organized into five companies of approximately 130 men each, and an 14-man artillery detachment equipped with two 3-pounder cannons. The regimental staff consisted of 12 men, with Colonel Johann von Hanxleden appointed as commander.
The Waldeckers fought in major engagements across multiple theaters of the war, including the Battle of White Plains (New York) in 1776 and the Siege of Pensacola (Florida) in 1781, serving on both the northern and southern fronts.
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