Pictures taken at Fort Meigs, Ohio, during the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Maumee at Fort Meigs, 3-5 May, 2013. A detachment of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment of Fencible Infantry was present, together with Jim Lynch, Elinor Ratcliffe, and Ron Penney of the Regimental Advisory Council.

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Members of the Regimental Advisory Council: (L-R) Ron Penney, Elinor Ratcliffe, First Nations ally, Jim Lynch	Troops, drummers, and casualties during later stages of the battle. Nfld Regt casualties in white pantaloons seen on the right.The fort, stockade, and memorial are visible to the rear.	British officers saluting (presumably while Marching On The Colours while forming up for the battle). Saluters (L-R) are: Commanding Officer, Adjutant, and Regt Sergeant Major (no sword).	The British troops engaging the Americans. The Regimental and Kings Colours are probably 49th Regiment. Also, note drummer to the left of the Colours - his drum is marked 'XLI' (41st Regt).
Hot musket fire during the battle of Fort Meigs, May, 2013 - 200 years later.	American officer and troops; the ages of both officer and troops reflect the actual ages of the troops involved.	American uniforms (unknown). Note Newfoundland Regiment Sergeant far left. This is probably the pre-battle briefing of all troops.	The business end of the British muskets.
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The Americans preparing to engage. The front rank has kneeled to allow the second rank a clear shot.	View of the British from the American side during the battle. Notice the thick musket smoke.	The British forming up to engage the enemy.	Drummers from Newfoundland and another unidentified British unit, during the battle.
Casualties from the battle.	The American artillery display their stuff.	Some very interested spectators.	In case the spectators become unruly....
More aboriginal allies....	Tribe unknown, but lots of attention to authentic dress.	One of the British allies (tribe unknown). Check the detail.
An American soldier briefing the spectators.	Aboriginal ally of the British (tribe unknown).	Front row (L-R): Jim Lynch, Elinor Ratcliffe, Ron Penney, of the Regimental Advisory Council.	Blacksmith in support of American troops.
Some nearby residents supporting the American garrison.	In a more relaxed moment.... (Fort stockade visible in rear)	Newoundland Fencible Infantry at an outbuilding in Fort Meigs, Ohio.	Detachment from Signal Hill Tattoo in uniform of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment of Fencible Infantry. Also shown is a replica of the Regiment's King's Colour, and behind is the Fort Meigs Memorial.
Short-range cannon (or mortar) probably loaded with shrapnel for use against infantry. Bivouac tent (behind).