Beginning where Warrior 19 British Redcoat 1740-93 ends, Stuart Reid shows how the British army was re-organised, re-equipped and re-trained from the West Indies to Waterloo.
A comprehensive examination of the lives, conditions and experiences of the late 18th-century infantryman.
The first in a mini-series, this book looks at the uniforms and organisation of the infantry of King George's Army.
In August 1745 Charles Edward Stuart, the 'Young Pretender', landed in Scotland and sparked the Second Jacobite Rising. Depicting the distinctive uniforms of... Læs mere
The Seven Years' War in Germany was characterised by an increasing use of 'light' troops in conjunction with regular infantry and cavalry as part of an evolution in... Læs mere
A concise history of the uniformed regiments that defeated a whole contingent of French forces, took India for Britain and helped determine the future structure of the British Army.
As the British Empire dominated every corner of the globe, Queen Victoria's Highlanders served in a variety of campaigns from the Indian subcontinent to Africa. This title... Læs mere
This book examines the design, development, and purpose of these quintessentially Scottish tower house buildings, and also covers larger sites such as Urquhart and Blackness.
In 1644 the Earl of Montrose led a Royalist rebellion against the ruling Covenanters, in the course of a year he won a string of victories which... Læs mere
This highly detailed study provides a clear account of how the British Army was organised, who commanded it, and how it functioned in the field during the Peninsular War.
Featuring maps, illustrations and ample quantity of archival content, this slim volume is a detailed account of a key British battle and how it played out.
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.