Monmouth Battlefield State Park in New Jersey is a large park with varied terrain, a newly renovated visitor center, and a lot to offer reenactors. This year's "Big Three Event" (British Brigade, Continental Line, BAR) was a recreation of the 240th Battle for Long Island but held at Monmouth Park because there isn't much space left in NYC that hasn't been developed! The 35th Regiment has participated in the Battle of Brooklyn event at Green-Wood Cemetery in the past, and this is actually a part of the historic battleground, in previous years. This time, the Big Three aimed to stretch the imagination just slightly by moving it to another, albeit relatively nearby, larger site.
On Saturday, the captain was in command of a combined formation of grenadiers consisting of the 35th, 42nd, and 84th Highlanders under the very capable control of Sgt. McGivers of the 42nd. We fielded a formation of about 16 muskets and were part of Colonel Grenier's 1st Battalion along with the Guards, 17th Regiment, and Light Infantry. The campsite was excellently placed with convenient parking and ready access to water and Port-a-Pots. The weather held up well, being dry and warm, but not stifling as Monmouth usually is. In action, the grenadiers performed well, making the left wing of the British army. We were staged in the fields behind the stream that cuts across the "amphitheater", marched across the narrow bridge, and made contact with the enemy. Rapid deployments in echelon to the left caught the rebel flank. Several good volleys made the push, allowing more reinforcements to pile in and join with 2nd Battalion to our right. By pushing the rebel flank and pouring on fire, we gained the rising terrain and took the heights with a bayonet charge. The grenadiers made a fine and cohesive team and we look forward to working with the highlanders again! Glory and success to His Majesty's arms!
On Saturday, the captain was in command of a combined formation of grenadiers consisting of the 35th, 42nd, and 84th Highlanders under the very capable control of Sgt. McGivers of the 42nd. We fielded a formation of about 16 muskets and were part of Colonel Grenier's 1st Battalion along with the Guards, 17th Regiment, and Light Infantry. The campsite was excellently placed with convenient parking and ready access to water and Port-a-Pots. The weather held up well, being dry and warm, but not stifling as Monmouth usually is. In action, the grenadiers performed well, making the left wing of the British army. We were staged in the fields behind the stream that cuts across the "amphitheater", marched across the narrow bridge, and made contact with the enemy. Rapid deployments in echelon to the left caught the rebel flank. Several good volleys made the push, allowing more reinforcements to pile in and join with 2nd Battalion to our right. By pushing the rebel flank and pouring on fire, we gained the rising terrain and took the heights with a bayonet charge. The grenadiers made a fine and cohesive team and we look forward to working with the highlanders again! Glory and success to His Majesty's arms!
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