Redcoats - The British Soldier and War in the Americas, 1755-1763

Informationen zum Autor A former newspaper journalist, Stephen Brumwell earned his Ph.D in History from the University of Leeds in 1998. He currently works as a freelance writer in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. His recent publications include White Devil: A True Story of War, Savagery, and Vengeance in Colonial America. Klappentext An examination of the experiences of the British Army soldiers! or 'redcoats'! who fought in North America and the West Indies between 1755 and 1763. It explores the Army's distinctive society! using new evidence to provide a voice for ordinary soldiers who have previously been ignored by historians. Whilst other books on the period concentrate upon major personalities and events! this study also examines events from the perspective of the individual: themes covered include the experience of combat! captivity amongst the Indians! the Army's women! and the fate of veterans. Zusammenfassung A 2001 examination of the experiences of the British soldiers, or 'redcoats', who fought in the Americas from 1755–63. It explores the Army's distinctive society, using new evidence to provide a voice for ordinary soldiers, previously ignored by historians. Includes the experience of combat, Indian captivity, women, and veterans. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction: approaching the 'American Army'; 1. Britain's war effort in the Americas; 2. Gone for a soldier; 3. Following the drum; 4. The environmental parameters of American campaigning; 5. The 'American Army' and Native Americans; 6. Irregular warfare in the Americas; 7. The tactical evolution of the Redcoats; 8. The Highland Battalions in the Americas; 9. The legacies of the 'American Army'.

Product details

• Authors: Stephen Brumwell
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.10.2001
• EAN: 9780521807838
• ISBN: 978-0-521-80783-8
• No. of pages: 360
• Subjects: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Military vehicles, aircraft, ships; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; USA, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, European History, HISTORY / Military / General, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Georgian Era (1714-1837), HISTORY / Military / United States, HISTORY / United States / 19th Century, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Victorian Era (1837-1901), 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, British & Irish history, United Kingdom, Great Britain, United States of America, USA, British Isles, History of the Americas, Military life & institutions, C 1700 To C 1800, Military institutions