British Forces in North America 1793-1815

The end of the American Revolution in 1783 confirmed the independence of the republic of the United States of America from Great Britain. Britain, however, still managed to make its presence felt in North America. Britain's Orders in Council concerning trade were a major irritant which, added to other issues including the sale of Louisiana and the impressment of American soldiers by the Royal Navy, finally caused the United States to declare war on 19 June 1812. This volume examines in detail the organisation, tactics and equipment of the British forces between 1793 and 1815.

Product details

• Authors: Rene Chartrand, René Chartrand
• Assisted by: Gerry Embleton (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.09.1998
• EAN: 9781855327412
• ISBN: 978-1-85532-741-2
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 180 mm x 246 mm x 8 mm
• Series: Men-at-Arms
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, European History, HISTORY / Military / General, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Georgian Era (1714-1837), HISTORY / North America, HISTORY / Military / Weapons, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Victorian Era (1837-1901), c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Warfare & defence, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, British & Irish history, United Kingdom, Great Britain, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / General, History of the Americas, North America (USA and Canada), Weapons & equipment, Military life & institutions, C 1700 To C 1800, Military institutions, Weapons and equipment, Land forces and warfare, HISTORY / Military / Land Forces