~ recreated 18th century American Revolutionary
War era "Hessian" unit ~
The Feldjäger Corps is an authentic, recreated unit from the American Revolutionary
War period, 1776- 1783. It is a participating unit in the Brigade of the American Revolution, the British Brigade,
and the German Brigade (Militär-Verein Germania). These organizations are national historic associations dedicated
to recreating the life and times of the common soldier of the American War of Independence.
The British employed large numbers of German soldiers ("Hessians") during the American Revolution. The
use of foreign troops provided the British with a ready source of well-trained and equipped troops. This relieved
the British of the burden of raising an army in England. Foremost in demand were the German Jägers (Jaegers,
Yaegers, Chasseurs ="Hunters"). They were the European counterpart of the American riflemen. Jägers
were well-trained and disciplined soldiers, excellent marksmen, woodsmen, reliable and very capable of independent
action. Prior to the American Revolution, Frederick the Great, the King of Prussia was the first to raise a Jäger
Corp. The Jägers were employed as guides, bodyguards, couriers and scouts. The Jägers were initially
recruited from gamekeepers, woodsmen and hunters. The Jägers proved so successful that other German principalities
emulated the Army of Frederick the Great and formed Jäger Companies. During the American Revolution, the British
employed Jägers primarily from Hesse-Cassel and Anspach. By 1781, there were 821 Jägers from Hesse-Cassel
and 245 from Anspach in the British Army in New York. The British also employed Jägers from Brunswick and
other German principalities on the Canadian-American border.
The purpose of the Feldjäger Corps is to present an accurate representation of what the life of the Jäger
was like and to reenact the events of the period. To achieve this aim, members have equipped themselves with accurate
copies of the uniform and accoutrements used by the Jägers. The Feldjäger Corps participates in encampments,
reenactments, historical demonstrations and any function, which may serve an educational or historical purpose.
Membership is open to anyone in our geographic recruiting region(s) with an interest in American Revolutionary
War history or an interest in reenacting in general. The outfitting of the Man-At-Arms is an expensive undertaking.
We encourage members to join and obtain the uniform and equipment as they can afford them.
Individuals wishing to join /or for further information please contact:
East Coast
v.Prueschenk's is headquartered in New Jersey, with members located there
& in New York.
Contact Us At:
Kevin O'Donnell
691 Woodbine Pl.
Forked River , NJ 08731
(609) 693-1195 MOdonn9720@NOSPAMaol.com
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In Remembrance of 9/11
& the troops fighting terrorism...
"Ne Obliviscaris" (Do Not Forget)
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
"War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things.
The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic
feeling of a person who thinks that nothing is worth war
is much uglier. A man who has nothing for which he is willing to fight -
- nothing he cares about more than his own personal safety and well being
-- is a miserable creature who has no chance of being free,
unless made and kept so by the exertions and blood of better men than himself."
East Coast 
