The commissioned officer ranks in the British Army from 1740-1815 were almost entirely composed of the affluent and educated - the sons of the landed gentry, the wealthy, and other professional people. This title 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. It compliments the author's previous treatments in Warrior 19 British Redcoat 1740-93 and Warrior 20 British Redcoat (2) 1793-1815, which deal exclusively with the common infantryman, and balances these discussions through a look at the 'fellows in silk stockings'. Particular emphasis is placed on the experiences and activities in North America in the late 18th century.
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Insights into the real lives of history's fighting men, packed with full colour illustrations, highly detailed cutaways, exploded artwork of weaponry and armour, and action-packed battle scenes.
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Stuart Reid was born in Aberdeen 1954; married with one son his past careers include being a librarian and a professional soldier. Stuart’s main focus of interest lies in the 18th and 19th centuries stemming from ancestors who served in the British Army and the Company and who fought at Culloden, Bunker’s Hill and even in the Texas Revolution. His previous works for Osprey include the highly acclaimed King George’s Army 1740–93 (3 vols) and British Redcoat 1740–1815 (2 vols).
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In any army the officers are to some extent set apart from the men they lead. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
British Army, James Wolfe, Adjutant General, New York, Peninsular War, Captain Jones, John Peebles, Royal Fuziliers, Army List, King George, North America, Private Collection, Duke of York, Quartermaster General, War Office New!
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In any army the officers are to some extent set apart from the men they lead. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
British Army, James Wolfe, Adjutant General, New York, Peninsular War, Captain Jones, John Peebles, Royal Fuziliers, Army List, King George, North America, Private Collection, Duke of York, Quartermaster General, War Office New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- British Redcoat 1793-1815 (Warrior) by Stuart Reid in Back Matter
- South America: Reading, Writing, Research: Intermediate Level (100 Reproducible Activities) by Harriet Kinghorn on page 2
- The American War by Harrell Fletcher on page 49
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