30 Years War.

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We are an association of Historical re-enactment based in France (Burgundy) and we represent :

- the Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648.

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Our association is called « Company La Courbière », relating to a noble from the Free County of Burgundy (Kingdom of Spain), who created a company of foot-soldiers to resist against the French invasion. Moreover, we represent the Old Tercio of Burgundy, commanded by the Count of Saint-Amour:  groenlo2010203.jpg  

We also represent other periods, of French History :

- Regiment of « Aunis », under the Reign of Louis the XIVth : the Conquest of Spanish Burgundy (1668-1674), and the Nine Years' War (1688-1697), and the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714):

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- Regiment « Royal Comtois » during the Seven Years' War (1756-1763):

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- Regiment « Royal Soissonnois » during the American Revolutionary War (the French Army of the Marquis de La Fayette, 1780-1783):  

 

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- In process : The soldiers of Charles the Bold, Duc of Burgundy, 1476.

- Occasionnaly : The period of the Second Empire and Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871.

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For all these periods, it's possible to ask for advise, patterns for the creation of uniforms, etc. Also, you can see photos and creations of material and weapons in the part called « Documentation » of this website.

 

Adress of our association : Mr  Eric BOISSON 39800 OUSSIERES FRANCE Phone 03 84 37 50 29.

 

Documentation, miscellaneous:

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Military discipline 1622. [gv data="http://www.youtube.com/?v=5epIZ0PGPGE"][/gv]

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirty_Years'_War  

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Other groups:

English Civil War Society Sealed Knot

The Red Regiment Portland Garrison

Sir Alexander Hamiltons Regiment

Sir Edward Cecils Regiment

Tempus Experientia