The French Army in the American War of Independence

The French forces that fought during the American War of Independence were, to a large extent, a product of the disasters of the Seven Years' War (1756-1763). During that war the fleet had been swept off the oceans, and nearly all colonies had been lost. Sweeping reforms were demanded. From the end of 1762 a series of royal orders dictated by common sense and good planning were signed by the king, and a vast reorganisation was started, ensuring that the army that fought in the American War presented a very different, altogether more formidable threat to her foes.

Product details

• Authors: Rene Chartrand, René Chartrand
• Assisted by: Francis Back (Illustration), Back Francis (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2017
• EAN: 9781855321670
• ISBN: 978-1-85532-167-0
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 184 mm x 248 mm x 5 mm
• Series: Men-at-Arms; Men-at-Arms; Men-At-Arms (Osprey)
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; USA, HISTORY / Military / United States, HISTORY / Military / Weapons, Warfare & defence, United States of America, USA, Weapons & equipment, Weapons and equipment, Land forces and warfare, HISTORY / Military / Land Forces