An illustrated encyclopedia of uniforms from 1775-1783, the American Revolutionary War : an expert guide to the uniforms of the American militias and Continental Army, the armies and navies of Great Britain and France, German and Spanish units, and Americ

An expert guide to the uniforms of the American militias and Continental Army, the armies and navies of Great Britain and France, German and Spanish units, and American Indian allies, with over 450 color illustrations. The uniforms of the fighting men of the American War of Independence are a vivid illustration of the difficulties and complexities of the conflict, and this book brings together for the first time a sweeping survey of what they should have worn, what they really wore, how they were armed, and what they carried with them. As well as illustrations of the soldiers, equipment and kit with over 450 in total and an unrivalled level of detail in the depiction of the uniforms the campaigns and battles are explained with specially commissioned maps and plans, and plates and fine-art paintings of the period. Contains an unprecedented wealth of illustrative detail, with over 450 illustrations of uniforms, battle plans, technical drawings and campaign maps. Gives a concise, authoritative record of America s fight to become independent of its colonial founders, with detailed analysis of the decisive encounters and landmark engagements of the conflict. Contains a wealth of pictorial detail, with over 600 images, including fine-art paintings and color illustrations of uniforms and weapons. Gives concise, authoritative detailings of significant land and sea battles, as well as descriptions of combat conditions Presents an analysis of the weapons, equipment, deployment, tactics and motivation of these national forces, as well as details of day-to-day life for the soldiers that fought the battles