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- ISBN 9781855325159
- Weight: 380g
- Dimensions: 180 x 246mm
- Publication Date: 17 Jul 1995
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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To most contemporary politicians the 18th century British Army was no more than an unwelcome necessity in wartime and an unjustifiable extravagance in peacetime.
Nevertheless, the overall impression which is to be gained from a close study of the Army's own records, and from the surviving letters, diaries and memoirs, is that the British Army of the 18th century was very little different in character or in spirit from today's British Army. It was, above all, a force which was led, not driven, into battle.
This book looks at the uniforms and organisation of the infantry of King George's Army.
Stuart Reid has worked as a librarian and a professional soldier. His main focus of interest lies in the 18th and 19th centuries, having ancestors who served in the British Army and the East India Company. His previous works for Osprey include British Redcoat 1740-1815 (Warriors 19 and 20) and Warrior 21: Highland Clansman 1689-1746.
Paul Chappell has had a keen interest in military history for a number of years, which has proved invaluable in his illustrating. His previous work for Osprey includes Men-at-Arms 292 King George's Army 1740-1793: (3). Paul currently lives with his family in Minnesota in the United States.
