British Army Uniforms of the American Revolution 1751 - 1783 (Paperback)

Carl J. Franklin

ISBN 10: 147388666X / ISBN 13: 9781473886667

Published by Pen & Sword Books Ltd, South Yorkshire, 2017

About this Item

Paperback. Based on contemporary records and paintings, this book identifies each cavalry and infantry regiment and illustrates changes in uniforms, their facing colours and the nature and shape of lace worn by officers, NCOs and private soldiers from 1751 to 1783. Regiments that served in the American War of Independence are noted and the book includes more than 200 full-colour plates of uniforms and distinctions. Divided into four sections, it not only details the cavalry and infantry uniforms of the period but also the tartans of the Highland regiments, some of which were short-lived, and the distinction of the Guards' regiments. AUTHOR: After service in the RAF as an engineer specializing in guided weapons, Carl Franklin worked for British Aerospace and Royal Ordnance until retiring in 1990. He now spends most of his time researching and writing and is the author of British Rockets of the Napoleonic and Colonial Wars 18051901; British Napoleonic Field Artillery and British Napoleonic Uniforms. Over 200 full-colour plates of cavalry and infantry uniforms detailed, together with lace patterns and buttons Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: British Army Uniforms of the American Revolution 1751 - 1783 (Paperback)
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd, South Yorkshire
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 147388666X
• ISBN 13: 9781473886667
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Based on contemporary records and paintings, this book identifies each cavalry and infantry regiment and illustrates changes in uniforms, their facing colours and the nature and shape of lace worn by officers, NCOs and private soldiers from 1751 to 1783. Regiments that served in the American War of Independence are noted and the book includes more than 200 full-colour plates of uniforms and distinctions. Divided into four sections, it not only details the cavalry and infantry uniforms of the period but also the tartans of the Highland regiments, some of which were short-lived, and the distinction of the Guards' regiments.

About the Author

After service in the RAF as an engineer specializing in guided weapons, Carl Franklin worked for British Aerospace and Royal Ordnance until retiring in 1990. He now spends most of his time researching and writing and is the author of British Rockets of the Napoleonic and Colonial Wars 1805-1901; British Napoleonic Field Artillery and British Napoleonic Uniforms.