United States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), Royalty, Military / United States
Illustrator
Yes, Chappell, Paul
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Author
Stuart Reid
Book Series
Men-At-Arms Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.1 in
Item Weight
5.3 Oz
Item Length
9.8 in
Item Width
7.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
20
Series Volume Number
292
Volume Number
Vol. 3
Dewey Decimal
356.18140941
Table Of Content
Introduction · Organisation · Uniforms and Equipment · Regimental Distinctions · The Board of Ordnance · The Plates
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 and Men-at-Arms 289 examines the organization and uniforms of King George's cavalry and artillery together with those of the Board of Ordnance.