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Informationen zum Autor John Milsop works for the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey as Director, Program Evaluation. His primary areas of historic interest are the American War of Independence and the War of 1812. He has written articles for numerous magazines, including 'Military History Quarterly' and 'Military Illustrated'. Klappentext America raised three distinct forces to win its revolution: untrained, short-service militiamen; state troops; and the regular Continentals. The latter were the backbone of the army, providing a disciplined and effective fighting force. Some infantrymen served with Arnold's Lake Champlain fleet as marines, while others fought conventionally in sieges and field battles. This book takes a close look at the Continental infantryman of the period examining all facets of their daily life including recruitment, training, service conditions and combat experiences. Many armies have saved their nation: the Continentals helped build theirs. Zusammenfassung America raised three distinct forces to win its revolution: short service militiamen, state troops and the Continentals. The Continentals were the backbone of the army, providing a disciplined and effective fighting force. This title takes a close look at the Continental infantryman. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Chronology Enlistment Training Appearance and Equipment Conditions of Service On Campaign Belief and Belonging The Experience of Battle Collections, Museums and Re-enactment Bibliography Glossary Colour Plate Commentaries Index
