An expert guide to the uniforms of the American militias
and Continental Army, the armies and navies of Great
Britain and France, German and Spanish units, and
American Indian allies, with over 450 color illustrations.
The uniforms of the fighting men of the American War
of Independence are a vivid illustration of the difficulties
and complexities of the conflict, and this book brings
together for the first time a sweeping survey of what
they should have worn, what they really wore, how they
were armed, and what they carried with them. As well
as illustrations of the soldiers, equipment and kit –
with over 450 in total and an unrivalled level of detail
in the depiction of the uniforms – the campaigns and
battles are explained with specially commissioned
maps and plans, and plates and fine-art paintings
of the period.
Contains an unprecedented wealth of illustrative detail, with over 450 illustrations of uniforms, battle plans, technical drawings and campaign maps.
Gives a concise, authoritative record of America s fight to become independent of its colonial founders, with detailed analysis of the decisive encounters and landmark engagements of the conflict.