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During this period, the British army earned itself a formidable reputation as a fighting force. However, due to its role as a police force at home, and demonisation by American propaganda during the American Revolution (1763-1776), the army was viewed as little removed from a penal institution run by aristocratic dilettantes. This view, still held by many today, is challenged by Stuart Reid, who paints a picture of an increasingly professional force. This was an important time of change and improvement for the British Army, and British Redcoat 1740-1793 fully brings this out in its comprehensive examination of the lives, conditions and experiences of the late 18th-century infantryman
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During the 50-year period covered by this study, the British army earned itself a formidable reputation as a fighting force and laid the foundations of one of the greatest empires in history. Read the first page
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During the 50-year period covered by this study, the British army earned itself a formidable reputation as a fighting force and laid the foundations of one of the greatest empires in history. Read the first page
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As with other volumes in this series, there is as much emphasis on the equipment carried as on the uniforms, so if the latter is what you're after, go to the "Men at Arms" or "Elite" series.
Quite a handy volume for the modeller nonetheless and worth buying.
Quite a handy volume for the modeller nonetheless and worth buying.
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Slightly chauvanistic
20 April 2006
Format:Paperback
Stuart Reid provides the reader with a brief but insightful look at the Red Coat British soldier if this period. Well detailed and well illustrated though a bit chauvanistic in its portrayal I recomend this to anyone desiring to learn more about the soldier of this period, especially for those wishing to know more in regards to the American Revolution.
The man who took the King's Shilling and served in the ranks was as he is portrayed here a human being.
The man who took the King's Shilling and served in the ranks was as he is portrayed here a human being.
Good book
5 Jan 2012
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This book gave me a good idea of the uniforms the British Troops wore during the time period specified. I needed to know details because of a diorama I am building and this booked served that purpose.
British Redcoat 1740-93
22 Dec 2007
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This book has excellently served me as an introduction to infantry warfare of the 18th Century. It covers the full span of British infantry warfare from the later Jacobite Rebellions to the end of the American War for Independence. I appreciate how it focuses on the British campaigns outside of America (Scotland, Germany, etc.) during this era, as well as the attention given to light troops and Highland regiments.
The color plates are excellent, depicting the soldiers in camp, on the march, and in battle. Throughout the book there are also black-and-white photos of modern reenactors showing the various steps of loading and firing the musket and charging the bayonet.
Overall this book is a fine source on the British redcoat of the mid-late 18th Century.
The color plates are excellent, depicting the soldiers in camp, on the march, and in battle. Throughout the book there are also black-and-white photos of modern reenactors showing the various steps of loading and firing the musket and charging the bayonet.
Overall this book is a fine source on the British redcoat of the mid-late 18th Century.
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