Frederick Carsted joins us to discuss the two Swiss Regiments that arrived in Canada in 1813 during the War of 1812.

Hear about:

The De Meuron Regiment

The De Watteville Regiment

The night assault on Fort Erie

Lord Selkirk and the Red River Settlement

Perth Military Settlement

The Pemmican Wars

Frederick based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba is a retired teacher and a long time reenactor with a variety of interests.

Frederick has been instrumental in the activities of the reenacting group the Forces of Lord Selkirk and has long studied the Swiss Regiments which they interpret.

This episode was recorded on June 19, 2026