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How the Kentish Guards Supplied Themselves with Weapons
  • Posted on September 28, 2025
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How the Kentish Guards Supplied Themselves with Weapons

Background of the Kentish Guards The Kentish Guards, a notable militia formed in 1774, have their roots in East Greenwich,…

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The Standard Issue Equipment for a Kentish Guardsman
  • Posted on September 14, 2025
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The Standard Issue Equipment for a Kentish Guardsman

The Standard Issue Equipment for a Kentish Guardsman During the late 18th century, the Kentish Guards, a military company based…

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The Muskets Used by the Kentish Guards
  • Posted on September 7, 2025
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The Muskets Used by the Kentish Guards

The Kentish Guards and Their Muskets The Kentish Guards, established in 1774 in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, represent a noteworthy…

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    • Kentish Guards history: Formation and the Revolutionary War
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Latest Articles:

  • The Importance of Drills and Marching in the Kentish Guards’ Training
  • The Use of Flintlock Pistols in the Kentish Guards
  • The Differences Between the Kentish Guards’ Weapons and British Muskets
  • The Role of Bayonets in the Kentish Guards’ Training
  • How the Kentish Guards Supplied Themselves with Weapons
  • The Standard Issue Equipment for a Kentish Guardsman
  • The Muskets Used by the Kentish Guards
  • How the Kentish Guards Used British Military Tactics
  • The Kentish Guards and Their Coordination with Other Militias
  • The Role of Rhode Island Militias in the American Revolution

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