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Month: October 2025

The Importance of Drills and Marching in the Kentish Guards' Training
  • Posted on October 26, 2025
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The Importance of Drills and Marching in the Kentish Guards’ Training

Introduction to the Kentish Guards The Kentish Guards stand as a testament to the enduring spirit of community-based militia units.…

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The Use of Flintlock Pistols in the Kentish Guards
  • Posted on October 25, 2025
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The Use of Flintlock Pistols in the Kentish Guards

The Kentish Guards and Their Historical Context The Kentish Guards, a notable militia company based in East Greenwich, Rhode Island,…

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The Differences Between the Kentish Guards' Weapons and British Muskets
  • Posted on October 17, 2025
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The Differences Between the Kentish Guards’ Weapons and British Muskets

Introduction The interplay between the Kentish Guards, an American militia, and the British Army during the Revolutionary War presents a…

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The Role of Bayonets in the Kentish Guards’ Training
  • Posted on October 9, 2025
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The Role of Bayonets in the Kentish Guards’ Training

The Historical Context of Bayonets The bayonet, an indispensable tool in military history, has long played an important role both…

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  • History
    • Kentish Guards history: Formation and the Revolutionary War
    • Kentish Guards history: Nathanael Greene
    • Kentish Guards history: The 1800s
    • Kentish Guards history: The American Civil War
  • Centennial Legion
  • Historic Armories
  • Fife & Drum Corps
  • 1775 Siege of Boston
  • East Greenwich
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Latest Articles:

  • How the Kentish Guards Helped Defend Newport from British Occupation
  • The Artillery Used by Rhode Island Militias During the Revolution
  • How the Kentish Guards Adapted to Guerrilla Warfare Tactics
  • The Role of Blacksmiths in Arming the Kentish Guards
  • 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

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