During the American Revolutionary War, the British relied heavily upon some loyalist provincial units raised on the field. That made special sense, considering their knowledge of the terrain and the local background.
This was the case of the Butlers Rangers, raised by John Butler, a veteran from the Franco-Indian Wars. The regiment was mostly comprised of Loyalist refugees that had fled to Canada after the outbreak of the revolt of the American colonies and were allowed to form as a regiment after distinguishing themselves at the Battle of Saratoga, in 1777.
This regiment was conceived as an auxiliary force of light infantry for special operations and guerilla warfare. Their alleged involvement in the Wyoming Valley and Cherry Valley massacres earned them a ruthless reputation among the rest of the troops.
After the war ended, the regiment was demobilized and settled in the Niagara region in Ontario, Canada.
Group
Sculptural Figure(s)
Condition
unpainted, kit
Scale
Size 75 mm
Material
Resin
Epoch
18th Century
Time
1712 - 1786
Nationality/Location
Great Britain
State
New
Not a toy! Not suitable for children under the age of 14!
