Redcoat Officer : 1740-1815 (Warrior)
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Book Description
The commissioned officer ranks in the British Army from 1740-1815 were almost entirely composed of the affluent and educated - the sons of the landed gentry, the wealthy, and other professional people. This title looks at the enlistment, training, daily life and combat experiences of the typical British officer in the crucial periods of the North American conflicts, the American Revolution, and the Napoleonic Wars. It compliments the author's previous treatments in Warrior 19 British Redcoat 1740-93 and Warrior 20 British Redcoat (2) 1793-1815, which deal exclusively with the common infantryman, and balances these discussions through a look at the 'fellows in silk stockings'. Particular emphasis is placed on the experiences and activities in North America in the late 18th century.
From the Publisher
Insights into the real lives of history's fighting men, packed with full colour illustrations, highly detailed cutaways, exploded artwork of weaponry and armour, and action-packed battle scenes.
Redcoat Officer: 1740-1815 (Warrior),Stuart Reid,Gerry Embleton,Osprey Publishing,1841763799,Europe - Great Britain - General,History,History - Military / War,History: World,Military - General,History / Military / General,Military life & institutions,United Kingdom, Great Britain,World history: c 1750 to c 1900,c 1700 to c 1800,c 1800 to c 1900
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