British Army uniforms from 1751 to 1783 : including the Seven Years' War and the American War of Independence : including both cavalry and infantry, an illustrated guide to uniforms, facings and lace

British Army uniforms from 1751 to 1783 : including the Seven Years' War and the American War of Independence : including both cavalry and infantry, an illustrated guide to uniforms, facings and lace

Barnsley, South Yorkshire : Pen & Sword Military, 2012.

377 p. : colored ill. ; 31 cm.

355.14 F857 2012

(OCoLC)754168789

"A fully illustrated account of the uniforms and distinctions of each numbered regiment of cavalry and infantry in the British Army with a full and complete list of regimental facings, lace and distinctions including the tartans of the Highland Regiments."
Identifies the uniforms of each regiment of cavalry and infantry from 1751 to 1783, including those worn during the Seven Years' War and the American War of Independence. This lavishly illustrated book shows how the cut and colouring of the uniforms of the officers, the NCOs and the private soldiers changed over the course of more than thirty years. The survey is divided into four parts. Part one looks at the commonalities of cavalry uniforms and focuses on the uniforms that were appropriate to each regiment. Headwear and horse furniture are also considered. Part two contains a wealth of full-colour plates detailing the uniforms of the Household Cavalry, the Heavy Cavalry and Light Cavalry. Parts three and four cover infantry uniforms, including those of the regiments of Foot Guards, Infant of the Line, Fusiliers and Highland regiments--Publisher description.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 366-368) and indexes.
L2015M20

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