Through All Ages's Facebook Page

I have started a business selling historical posters, postcards, and paper soldiers.  You can see it at www.ThroughAllAges.com.  As part of promoting my business, I also created a Facebook page for my business.  There, I cover many of the same things that I do here, like historical paintings and quotes.  I also spotlight a different product every week, with behind-the-scenes tidbits or historical background on it.  And sometimes, I even post a sneak preview of an upcoming product!  Check it out at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Through-All-Ages-LLC/922590424422622

Beyond the Mask Official Trailer!

My friend William Moore of For Christ's Glory beat me to posting this, but here it is again anyway.  This exciting American Revolution movie is coming in April!  Find out more on how you can bring it to a theater near you at: http://beyondthemaskmovie.com/#/screenings

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1780-1781 Southern Theater of American Revolution by F. C. Yohn

The Southern theatre of the American Revolution proved decisive, as General Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown.  But both before and after Yorktown, many other critical battles were fought.  This gallery of paintings by the noted artist F. C. Yohn captures some of them.

To the left is a painting of the Battle of Camden.  Camden was a decisive British victory, as Lord Cornwallis destroyed an entire American army--the only one in the South--as well as the reputation of the American General Gates.

With Gates out of the way, Cornwallis sent the talented Major Patrick Ferguson on a sweep against the wild frontiersmen of North Carolina/Kentucky.  But at King's Mountain, the frontiersmen ambushed and killed him and most of his small army.

King's Mountain was matched by another British disaster at Cowpens, which led Cornwallis to chase General Greene (Gates's replacement) through North Carolina.  Finally the two armies fought it out at Guilford Courthouse, where Cornwallis defeated General Greene, though not decisively.

With Cornwallis now in Virginia, command devolved to Lord Rawdon.  Rawdon and General Greene fought it out at Hobkirk's Hill.  Another British victory, yet still not decisive.

Another British commander was appointed: Colonel Alexander Stuart.  Greene launched an ambush on Stuart's troops at Eutaw Springs, driving them back.  The battle looked like a decisive American victory, until the American attack bogged down and was then hurled back by a counter-attack.  The British repulsed the Americans, but as General Greene put it "We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."

Greene's perseverance paid off, because Eutaw Springs was the last major battle of the Southern theater.  Late in 1782, the British army evacuated Charleston, their last post in South Carolina.

Sainsbury's OFFICIAL Christmas 2014 Ad

This touching advertisement is based on the true story of the Christmas Truce of 1914. Highly recommended!

Veteran's Day

Today is the American holiday Veteran's Day, a good time to remember the service--and sacrifice--of all who have served our country in its armed forces. Thank you!  The American holiday Veteran's Day was originally named Armistice Day, in honor of the cease-fire that ended World War I. Interestingly, World War I ended on the 11th day of the 11th month (November), at 11:00 AM.

Beyond the Mask Update

The Christian movie Beyond the Mask is coming close to its theatrical release!  The producers have released two videos with movie clips and information on how to bring it to a theatre near you.  I had the privilege to work on construction for this movie.  They will be releasing it in Spring 2015.
You can see their videos at http://beyondthemaskmovie.com/#/videos

This fellow is an officer of the elite Continental Light Infantry.  Serving with the young French general the Marquis de Lafayette, this gentleman has seen much of Virginia through the summer's campaign of 1781.  But neither he--nor anyone else--expects that this campaign will play a critical role in the American Revolution.  For Lafayette's maneuvering would lead Cornwallis to encamp at Yorktown, and Generals Washington and Rochambeau would entrap him there.  The American victory at Yorktown would mark the end of all major battles in what would later become the United States.

Figure by BMC; paints by Testors; varnish by Winsor & Dammar.