King George's Army 1740–93 (2) (Men-at-Arms, 289) - Softcover

Reid, Stuart

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1855325640 ISBN 13: 9781855325647

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 1995

Synopsis

The 18th century was marked by a steady growth in central control of the British Army and a corresponding decrease in the influence enjoyed by individual commanding officers. The most obvious sign of this process was the increasing uniformity of the clothing issued each year to the soldiers. Nevertheless, as far as those who devised the Clothing Regulations were concerned, it was a constant, and invariably quite uphill struggle to enforce compliance. This companion volume to Men-at-Arms 285 takes a further look at the infantry uniforms of the mid-18th century British Army, also covering the various auxiliary infantry formations, such as the Militia, Volunteers, Marines and the troops of the East India Company.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.

About the Author:

Stuart Reid was born in Aberdeen in 1954. His life-long interest in military history has led to a longstanding involvement in historical re-enactment, which has broadened into work as a military advisor-cum-troop-instructor for film companies. He has a special interest in the British army during the 18th and 19th centuries.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 1855325640
• ISBN 13: 9781855325647
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Chappell Paul