Redcoat Officer
1740-1815
1st Edition
Published on 20. October 2012
64 pages
978-1-78200-562-9 (ISBN)
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 book 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 complements 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.
This book 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 complements 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.
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Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
50 b/w; 9 col
ISBN-13
978-1-78200-562-9 (9781782005629)
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Stuart Reid's past careers include being a librarian and a professional soldier. Stuart's main focus of interest lies in the 18th and 19th centuries, stemming from ancestors who served in the British Army. His previous works for Osprey include the highly acclaimed King George's Army 1740-93 (3 vols) and British Redcoat 1740-1815 (2 vols).
Gerry Embleton has been a leading historical illustrator since the early 1970s with a keen interest in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. An illustrator, and author, of a number of Osprey titles he has lived in Switzerland since the early 1980s.
Gerry Embleton has been a leading historical illustrator since the early 1970s with a keen interest in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. An illustrator, and author, of a number of Osprey titles he has lived in Switzerland since the early 1980s.
Content
Introduction
Chronology
The structure of an infantry regiment
The officers
Purchase and promotion
A sense of belonging
Training
Appearance and equipment
Conditions of service
On campaign
Into battle
Aftermath of battle
Retirement
Collections, museums and re-enactment
Colour plate commentary
Further reading
Index
Chronology
The structure of an infantry regiment
The officers
Purchase and promotion
A sense of belonging
Training
Appearance and equipment
Conditions of service
On campaign
Into battle
Aftermath of battle
Retirement
Collections, museums and re-enactment
Colour plate commentary
Further reading
Index
