King George's Army 1740-93 (1): Infantry (Men-at-Arms) [Paperback]

Stuart Reid (Author), Paul Chappell (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Men-at-Arms | Publication Date: July 17, 1995

To most contemporary politicians the 18th century British Army was no more than an unwelcome necessity in wartime and an unjustifiable extravagance in peacetime. Nevertheless, the overall impression which is to be gained from a close study of the Army's own records, and from the surviving letters, diaries and memoirs, is that the British Army of the 18th century was very little different in character or in spirit from today's British Army. It was, above all, a force which was led, not driven, into battle. This book looks at the uniforms and organisation of the infantry of King George's Army as well as its participation in various conflicts, such as the War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748) and the Seven Years' War (1756-1763).

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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.

About the Author

Stuart Reid was born in Aberdeen in1954 and is married with one son. He has worked as a librarian and a professional soldier and his main focus of interest lies in the 18th and 19th centuries. This interest stems from having ancestors who served in the British Army and the East India Company and who fought at Culloden, Bunker Hill and even in the Texas Revolution.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (July 17, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1855325152
• ISBN-13: 978-1855325159
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 0.1 x 9.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,201,206 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bland but filling, April 20, 2006

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Michael N. Ryan (Bel AIr, Maryland USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: King George's Army 1740-93 (1): Infantry (Men-at-Arms) (Paperback)

Though a bit bland for an Osprey book the books of this series Stuart Reid has produced are insightful for those interested in the troops of this period.

My only complaint being that they do not cover the American colonial formations of this period or the various German troops Britain also employed

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference work, January 23, 2009

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Richard J. Windisch "Just the facts" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: King George's Army 1740-93 (2) (Men-at-Arms) (Paperback)

As with most Osprey books, the only thing this one lacks is more pages. It is well laid out and has very good illustrations. Not the do all be all of books on this subject, but a very good reference. I recommend it for modelers and researchers.

3 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but Dry, January 13, 2001

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Ryan Haas (Tipp City,OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: King George's Army 1740-93 (3) (Men-at-Arms) (Paperback)

This book gives information on British calvery and artilllery units from about 1740 to 1790. It deals with troops in the seven years war, India, American revolotion, and Jacobite rebelions. The pictures and illustrations are good. The info is good and accurate. One problem is the writing is very dry. I've read many Osprey books but this is the dullest. I also wish the author had given information on Loyalists units in America.