The Royal Green Jackets (Men at Arms Series, 52) [Paperback]

Christopher Wilkinson-Latham (Author), Michael Roffe (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Men-at-Arms | Publication Date: January 25, 1975

The Royal Green Jackets are widely acknowledged as innovators who developed much of the thinking of the British infantry in the fields of tactics and training, mobility and marksmanship, equipment, management and individual initiative from the 18th century onwards. They were the first to wear green uniforms as camouflage rather than red and to fire the more accurate rifle instead of muskets. This book examines the history of the component regiments of the Royal Green Jackets and describes the action of individual regiments in the Napoleonic Wars, Boer Wars, and World Wars. Numerous illustrations and photographs depict the Green Jackets' uniforms in vivid detail.

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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

Christopher Wilkinson-Latham is a respected historian specializing in the British Army in the 19th and 20th centuries. He has authored a number of Osprey books, including Men-at-Arms 47: The South Wales Borderers, Men-at-Arms 62: The Boer War and Men-at-Arms 65: The Royal Navy 1790-1970.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (January 25, 1975)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 085045249X
• ISBN-13: 978-0850452495
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,323,658 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, July 19, 2008

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This review is from: The Royal Green Jackets (Men at Arms Series, 52) (Paperback)

I purchased this book to help me with a costume design. It was great. The color pictures gave all the detail I needed to finish off the jacket. It came out looking very authentic.