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Napoleon’s Spanish Campaign ~Anza 2012~ |
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| Dates: |
May 4 - 6, 2012 |
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| Last update: |
January 22, 2012 |
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| Location: |
60815 Burnt Valley Rd, Anza, CA
From San Diego: North on I-15. East on Hwy 79. North on Hwy 371.
From Los Angeles: East on I-10. South on I-15. East on Hwy 79. North on Hwy 371.
(apx 2 hr drive) |
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| Type of Event: |
A Tactical Battle event with Period encampments without spectators held on 25 acres of private land. Ideally, we will have 3-5 battles & skirmishes on during the weekend on different parts of the property. There are several fortifications and open and wooded areas. |
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| Who is invited: |
Napoleonic reenactors: Soldiers and ladies and period civilian observers.... (Rev War and Civil War REENACTORS ARE WELCOMED! We have some tips on how to convert your look to Spanish guerillas)
THIS IS NOT A GENERAL PUBLIC EVENT.
This is a PRIVATE EVENT. All folks are REQUIRED to dress in period clothing or uniform and must complete and submit the Waiver/Registration form. |
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| Cavalry Friendly? |
This event allows horses. Please confer with your unit commander if you will be bringing a horse and require special parking and tentage allotments. If you bring your horse from out of state be sure you have all the paper work for the state border crossings (i.e., coggins test) as well as bringing the horse back into your state.
We ask that you bring sound and well mannered horses, no stallions.
If you are not bringing your own horse, Rental mounts will be available friday morning till sunday noon. The rate is $275 per horse We will need to know how many horses are required no later than February 15th. There is a minimum of six horses or we cannot do this. We need a 50% deposit by March 1st to hold the space and the balance will be due no later than April 20th.
All Calvary with horses (rental or not):
Please complete the attached waiver for the horses and send it directly to: Bill & Poppy Behrens
Saber Creek Ranch
Have Trailer Will Travel Horse Transport
- www.sabercreekranch.com or www.havetrailerwilltravel.com
(623) 556-0684 (602) 321-7708
with a cc to Fritz Bronner: fbronner@earthlink.net |
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| Family Friendly? |
Children are spouses are welcome and encouraged to attend as long as they are in period dress |
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| Description: |
The event is held on 25 acres, of open and wooded area in the high mountains
east of Temecula California. (Between LA and San Diego)
Our timeline is 1807-1814 and simulates the Peninsula Wars in Spain and Portugal... there were troops from all over Europe in this region fighting for the Allies or the French French (Bavarians, Saxons, Moroccans, Russians, Turks, Prussians, Greeks, Poles, Lithuanians, Austrians, Swedes, Americans, Irish, etc.). There were numerous guerilla civilians and militia troops and well as main line combatants. All time periods units and uniforms of the Napoleonic Age are certainly welcome as well as the Revolutionary wars with minimal conversion - There is only a six year lapse of time. In the poor sections of Spain and Portugal, not that much changed. Weapons were often 30-40 years old and clothing among the outlying regions was often a half century behind the fashions of Paris or London.
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Tentative Schedule:
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Thursday: |
Afternoon and evening: Early setup. |
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Friday: |
Setup 10am till... Informal gathering, drill, dinner, and preparations. |
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Saturday: |
Breakfast.
9:30AM - Marshall the Forces for the Duke and Emperor's Review. Parade and drill
10:15 AM Fire Flintlocks and Skirmish 12:00 PM
Lunch
13:00 PM Music and picket posts of the two camps, and surprises.
14:00 PM Battle and Marches
15:00 PM the Colonel’s tea for ladies and officers
16:00 PM Late Skirmish
17:00 PM Prepare encampments & Pickets
18:00 PM Dinner
Evening activities include gambling, drinking, dancing, singing and general mayhem in the Cantina. |
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SUNDAY: |
Breakfast
Mid-Late Morning: TBA Skirmish, etc
Early Afternoon Strike Camp. |
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| Food: |
The event organizers will provide a pre-paid meal plan for all participants who wish to eat at the Cantina. If you are interested in purchasing the meal plan, please check the appropriate box on the registration form. Meals provided are Friday supper, Saturday breakfast, dinner and supper, and Sunday breakfast. Meals are served family style and reflect seasonal foods available from the period. Supper includes wine. Units and individuals not choosing the meal plan should plan to bring their own food. Anza offers limited dining choices. |
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| Accomodations: |
This will be rather basic camping on the property beginning on Thursday, April 28th. There are separate areas for Period tents, modern tents &/or trailers. There are no RV hookups...
There is plenty of drinking water (from a superb well) and portable toilets. Bring toilet paper!
There are no showers available at the event site.
Nearest hotels can be found in Temecula, Hemet, Idyllwild, or Palm Desert. All off-site accommodations are at least 30-60 minutes from the event site.
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| Straw, Water, Wood: |
The event organizers will provide potable water from an on-site well and port-a-johns. Open fires are not permitted due to high fire dangers, but each camp will be permitted a designated fire-pit for cooking as permitted by the local and on-site fire marshal. Straw, hay and firewood will not be made available, check with your unit leader. |
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| Weapons, Powder, etc: |
Bring musket and apx 25-75 cartridges per person., Units are to plan their own cartridges and distribute them accordingly. For out-of-town guests who desire to purchase cartridges upon arrival, please pre-order cartridges as indicated on the registration form. |
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| Special Preparations: |
Anza is the high desert. Expect warm, dry, but breezy days. Daytime temperatures for this event have been known to range from the 40-60s in the morning to the 80-90s by mid-afternoon. Evenings are generally cold. Plan to dress warmly and prepare for a possible extreme dip into the 30s. This event has experienced snow before, but it is not likely.
Most cell phones work in the area, we ask you to use them out of sight, except for emergencies.
Please remember to bring any medication or special needs.
There are mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes and wild dogs that have been sighted in the area. We may need volunteers to post picket duty during the night. I recommend that you do not bring small pets. Most likely the number of people will scare these animals away from the area.
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| Closest airport: |
San Diego (SAN); Ontario, Ca (ONT); John Wayne, Orange County, CA (JWA); Los Angeles (LAX) |
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| Fees or stipends: |
The 2011 registration fee for this event was $15 pre-paid, or $20 on site. The 2011 meal plan fee is $30 pre-paid, or $35 on site. 2012 fees are TBA. The meal plan is optional. In 2011 - Cartridges were offered in bundles of twenty-five for $10 pre-paid only. Pre-paid registrations must be postmarked April 16th. Any registrations postmarked after the 16th will be considered late and on site fees will apply. |
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| Contact Info: |
For more Information regarding this event, Please email or call Fritz Bronner 818 896-8390 or Lee Barrett 951 970-7172 (Pacific USA timezone) |
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