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THE FRENCH ARMY IN THE AMERICAN WAR OF INDEPENDENCE
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| By: |
Rene Chartrand, Francis Back (Illus) |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£12.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
185532167X |
| ISBN 13: |
9781855321670 |
| Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
| Pub. date: |
26 March, 1991 |
| Series: |
Men-at-Arms No.244 |
| Pages: |
48 |
| Description: |
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. |
| Synopsis: |
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. |
| Illustrations: |
8 colour plates, 40 b&w illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Osprey Publishing |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |