During the Seven Years' War (1755–63), a number of independent light-infantry outfits served under British command and dedicated light companies were added to
During the American Revolution, British grenadier and light infantry battalions figured prominently in almost every battle and campaign - but these temporary or
During the American Revolution, British light infantry and grenadier battalions figured prominently in almost every battle and campaign. They are routinely ment
The image is indelible: densely packed lines of slow-moving Redcoats picked off by American sharpshooters. Now Matthew H. Spring reveals how British infantry in
Fully illustrated, this book assesses the origins, equipment, and fighting styles of the irregular warfare specialists fighting on both sides during the America