The new 43rd Regiment formed in 1739 not only wore bonnets, but had short jackets in place of coats, and belted plaids instead of breeches. In addition to their firelocks and bayonets they were armed with Scots broadswords, pistols and dirks. In the early days a few of them may even have carried circular shields or targets. The British Army was never to be the same again. Stuart Reid explores the history, clothing and equipment of the 18th-century Highland regiments, in a text complemented by a multitude of photographs and illustrations, including full colour plates.
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Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.
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Stuart Reid was born in Aberdeen in 1954. His lifelong interest in military history has led to a longstanding involvement in historical re-enactment, which has broadened into work as a military advisor-cum-troop-instructor for film companies. His previous titles for Osprey include a three-volume work in the Men-at-Arms series on King George's Army 1740-1793 and Warrior 21: Highland Clansman 1689-1746.
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Brief guide to British Highland regiments of the 18th Cent.,
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Not a bad booklet, overall. Covers the British Highland regiments raised during this period. Good illustrations of the development of the Highland uniform, with excellent photos of actual parts of the clothing apparel modeled to illustrate how it was actually worn. Regimental histories and eccentricies are not particularly covered, except in the illustration descriptions. Good book for the gamer or uniform enthusiast.
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I liked this book pretty much. I thought it was well written and had nicely detailed pictures. There was a lot of information and it was very interesting. The one thing that could make it better is if there was more info. on Highlanders in the American Revolution. Overall I thought it was a very good book.
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'18th Century Highlanders' is an examination of the history and uniforms of the Highland Regiments raised in the British Army in the mid-late 18th Century. Though it may not serve as a good introduction to the casual reader, it is useful for someone interested in this topic for some fine details on the uniforms and colors, and also for a list of all the regiments and fencibles that took part in the War of the Austrian Succession, the Seven Years War, the American War, and the Indian War. A section of the book is also dedicated to the regiments' weapons, and the basics of Highland dress.
The color plates, by Mike Chapell, are probably some of the best to appear in any of Osprey's titles on the Highlanders. They are detailed and attractive, and are a pleasure to look at as much as they are dependable for accuracy in minor details. Overall, this is a nice book for anyone with a serious interest in these most colorful soldiers of the 18th Century British Army.
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On 25 October 1739 Letters of Service were granted to John, Earl of Crawford, for forming a regiment of foot from the six independent companies then making up the Highland Watch, augmented by four additional companies. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
red overstripe, silver braid for officers, gold braid for officers, bastion loops, highland units, single red line, buff facings, yellow facings, highland regiments, blue facings, lace pattern, flank companies Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Highlanders Raised, North America, The Trustees, Black Watch, Light Company, American War, Stewart of Garth, Museums of Scotland, New York, Seven Years War, Letters of Service, Northern Fencibles, Royal Highland Emigrants, Von Germann, British Army, Duke of Gordon, Cloathing Book, East India Company, Short Land Pattern New!
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On 25 October 1739 Letters of Service were granted to John, Earl of Crawford, for forming a regiment of foot from the six independent companies then making up the Highland Watch, augmented by four additional companies. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
red overstripe, silver braid for officers, gold braid for officers, bastion loops, highland units, single red line, buff facings, yellow facings, highland regiments, blue facings, lace pattern, flank companies Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Highlanders Raised, North America, The Trustees, Black Watch, Light Company, American War, Stewart of Garth, Museums of Scotland, New York, Seven Years War, Letters of Service, Northern Fencibles, Royal Highland Emigrants, Von Germann, British Army, Duke of Gordon, Cloathing Book, East India Company, Short Land Pattern New!
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- The Black Watch (Men-at-Arms) by Charles Grant on page 3
- East and West by Francis Martin Royall on page 18
- North Carolina (United States) by Julie Murray on page 18
- Highland Clansman 1689-1746 (Trade Editions) by Stuart Reid in Back Matter
- Highland Clansman 1689-1746 (Warrior) by Stuart Reid in Back Matter
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