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British Army Uniforms of the American Revolution 1751 - 1783
Carl J. Franklin
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Description for British Army Uniforms of the American Revolution 1751 - 1783
paperback. Over 200 full-colour plates of cavalry and infantry uniforms detailed, together with lace patterns and buttons Num Pages: 384 pages, Colour illustrations - Full colour throughout. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; HBWF; JWTU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 246 x 24. Weight in Grams: 964.
Based on contemporary records and paintings, this book identifies each cavalry and infantry regiment and illustrates changes in uniforms, their facing colours and the nature and shape of lace worn by officers, NCOs and private soldiers from 1751 to 1783. Regiments that served in the American War of Independence are noted and the book includes more than 200 full-colour plates of uniforms and distinctions. Divided into four sections, it not only details the cavalry and infantry uniforms of the period but also the tartans of the Highland regiments, some of which were short-lived, and the distinction of the Guards' regiments. ... Read more
Based on contemporary records and paintings, this book identifies each cavalry and infantry regiment and illustrates changes in uniforms, their facing colours and the nature and shape of lace worn by officers, NCOs and private soldiers from 1751 to 1783. Regiments that served in the American War of Independence are noted and the book includes more than 200 full-colour plates of uniforms and distinctions. Divided into four sections, it not only details the cavalry and infantry uniforms of the period but also the tartans of the Highland regiments, some of which were short-lived, and the distinction of the Guards' regiments. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pen and Sword
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781473886667
SKU
V9781473886667
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-9
About Carl J. Franklin
After service in the RAF as an engineer specializing in guided weapons, Carl Franklin worked for British Aerospace and Royal Ordnance until retiring in 1990. He now spends most of his time researching and writing and is the author of British Rockets of the Napoleonic and Colonial Wars 1805-1901; British Napoleonic Field Artillery and British Napoleonic Uniforms.
Reviews for British Army Uniforms of the American Revolution 1751 - 1783
...sure to become an indispensable tool for any hobbyist seeking to identify or replicate period uniforms for military miniatures
Toy Solder & Model Figure This book will be of great use to anyone interested in the 18th Century British Army as well as illustrators and others who need detailed information in one convenient source.
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Toy Solder & Model Figure This book will be of great use to anyone interested in the 18th Century British Army as well as illustrators and others who need detailed information in one convenient source.
Classic Arms and Militaria ... Read more