The French Army in the American War of Independence (Men-at-Arms)

The French forces that fought during the American War of Independence (1775-1783)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. This details the uniforms, organization and role of the French forces which fought as allies with the Americans in the War of Independence. This volume is part of the "Men-at-Arms" series. France, Austria and Russia, struck by the military genius of Frederick the Great of Prussia and his army.