Britain's Wilderness Fighters: The Royal Americans of the French & Indian War

Before the American Revolution, Britain had fighters that could tackle the challenged of the North American wilderness. The 60th Regiment of Foot, known as the Royal Americans, would have valuable experiences during the French & Indian War. They were unlike any regiment in the British Army up to that point in time. Recruited heavily from colonists, German immigrants, and foreign mercenary officers, this unit mastered the art of frontier warfare — fighting through dense forests, conducting raids, and engaging an enemy that refused to stand in a line of battle. Inn this video, we explore the 60th Regiment's origins, their battlefield role in the French & Indian War, and how their hard-won experience with wilderness operations influenced both the Continental Army and British Regulars in the American Revolution. Featuring a reenactor in regiment's authentic uniform, this episode brings one of the most unique combat units in American Military History to life. --- Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:57 - Clothing & Equipment of a Royal American Solider 07:12 - The Origins Of The 18th Century Cocked Hat 07:55 - Officers & Soldiers of the 60th Regiment Foot 10:20 - How The Royal Americans Adapted To The Wilderness 12:48 - Royal Americans at Pennsylvania Forts in 1763 15:51 - Why the Royal Americans matter to Military History | Conclusion --- Visit the Facebook Page of Ourry's Company, 60th Foot:   / ourryscompany   🎬 New video every Saturday at 5 PM EST — Subscribe so you never miss one: ‪@Redoubt_Productions‬ 📚 Related episodes you may enjoy: "The Long Rifle: Crafting America's Living Heirloom":    • The Long Rifle: Crafting America's Living ...   "3 Roles That Won The American Revolution":    • Portraying Three Unsung Patriots From The ...   "Troops & Symbols Of New France":    • Troops & Symbols Of "New France"   "The Battle of Bushy Run":    • Retracing Bushy Run Battlefield: Where Bri...   "General Braddock's Road To Defeat (Part 1)":    • General Braddock's Road To Defeat | Part 1   "Britain's Kilted Warriors: The Black Watch on the American Frontier":    • Britain's Kilted Warriors: The Black Watch...   --- Explore this channel's website: https://redoubtproductions1754.com/ Donate or Become a Member (Ko-Fi): https://ko-fi.com/redoubtproductions Three Cheers For The Garrison!: James Blake Kenneth D Wyman Robert Fryman Trippy Soul