Illustrated Encyclopedia of Uniforms of the American War of Independence

A definitive analysis of the weapons, equipment, deployment, tactics and motivation of these national forces, as well as fascinating detail of day-to-day life for the soldiers that fought the battles

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.