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Major Robert Rogers, 1780 circa (engraving)
5922469 Major Robert Rogers, 1780 circa (engraving) by Unknown artist, (18th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Major Robert Rogers, 1780 circa
A Le Major Robert Roger Commandant en Chef Les Troupes Indiennes au Services des AmericainsA.
Engraving, published, 1780 circa.
Major Robert Rogers (1731-1795) was an English-American colonial frontiersman and soldier who raised and commanded RogersA Rangers during the French and Indian wars, operating primarily in the Lake George and Lake Champlain regions of New York. A highly mobile light infantry force, the Rangers undertook many raiding and reconnaissance operations along the frontiers of French Canada. They were one of the few non-Indian forces able to operate in the inhospitable forests and mountains of North America.
Later on, during the American War of Independence (1775-1783), Rogers was initially offered a commission by the Continental Congress, but declined on the grounds that he was a British officer. He later changed his mind and wrote to George Washington asking for a command, but instead Washington had him arrested as a possible spy. He was eventually released and later offered his services to the British. In August 1776 he established the Queens Rangers, but was forced to retire the following year on health grounds due to his chronic alcoholism.
Rogers also wrote a remarkable guide for leading A RangingA operations entitled A Robert Rogers 28 Rules of RangingA. Both the Queens York Rangers of the Canadian Army and the US Army Rangers claim Rogers as their founder, and today his words are still quoted on the last page of the latter unitAs handbook.); eNational Army Museum; out of copyright
Media ID 22323610
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This print showcases Major Robert Rogers, a prominent figure in the 18th century. The engraving, created by an unknown artist during that time period, is now housed at the National Army Museum in London. Major Robert Rogers (1731-1795) was an English-American colonial frontiersman and soldier who played a significant role during the French and Indian wars. He raised and commanded Rogers' Rangers, a highly mobile light infantry force known for their raiding and reconnaissance operations along the frontiers of French Canada. Their ability to navigate through the challenging forests and mountains of North America made them one of the few non-Indian forces capable of such feats. During the American War of Independence (1775-1783), Rogers initially declined a commission offered by Continental Congress due to his loyalty as a British officer. However, he later changed his mind and sought command from George Washington but was instead arrested on suspicion of being a spy. After his release, he joined forces with the British army. Rogers' legacy extends beyond his military achievements; he authored "Robert Rogers' 28 Rules of Ranging" which served as an influential guide for conducting successful ranging operations. Today, both the Queens York Rangers of Canadian Army and US Army Rangers claim him as their founder. This remarkable engraving offers us insight into Major Robert Roger's life story—a man whose contributions continue to be celebrated centuries later within military circles around the world.
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