Richard O. Tucker, MMH
The British Are Here
The British redcoat is often depicted as a mindless soldier throwing people out of their homes, and marching in a straight line while getting fired at. Films like The Patriot do little to change this narrative, but with the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution starting here in Boston in 2025, Tucker will challenge audiences to familiarize themselves with the lives and tactics of the British Army at the outset of the American Revolution. Drawing from primary sources and other experts on the subject, this presentation will illustrate how diverse and adaptive the British were, as well as the challenges they faced garrisoning a city on the brink of war.
Richard Tucker, MMH, is a Marine Corps veteran, lifelong reenactor of various eras, and accredited historian. Richard holds a BA in U.S. History from Keene State College, and an MA in Military History from Norwich University. He has done historical programming on the Continental Marines for the Tun Tavern Legacy Foundation (USMC 250th) and portrayed Continental Marine Lieutenant James Warren Jr. with the Plymouth Marine Corps League and Celebrate Mercy Otis Warren Society. He is the commanding officer of Baker Company, 21st Marine Regiment (WW2 reenacted) and the NCOIC of the Grenadier Company of His Majesty’s 47th Regiment of Foot (reenacted). He has published several short stories on various topics of the American Revolution and is currently editing his first novel.
