These Distinguished Corps - British Grenadier and Light Infantry Battalions in the American Revolution (Paperback)

During the American Revolution, British light infantry and grenadier battalions figured prominently in almost every battle and campaign. They are routinely mentioned in campaign studies, usually with no context to explain what these battalions were. In an army that employed regiments as the primary deployable assets, the most active battlefield elements were temporary battalions created after the war began and disbanded when it ended. The Distinguished Corps: British Grenadier and Light Infantry Battalions in the American Revolution is the first operational study of these battalions during the entire war, looking at their creation, evolution and employment from the first day of hostilities through their disbandment at the end of the conflict. It examines how and why these battalions were created, how they were maintained at optimal strength over eight years of war, how they were deployed tactically and managed administratively. Most important, it looks at the individual officers and soldiers who served in them. Using first-hand accounts and other primary sources, The Distinguished Corps describes life in the grenadiers and light infantry on a personal level, from Canada to the Caribbean and from barracks to battlefield.

General

Imprint:	Helion
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	From Reason to Revolution
Release date:	February 2022
Authors:	Don N. Hagist
Dimensions:	245 x 170 x 118mm (L x W x H)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	230
ISBN-13:	978-1-914059-84-1
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > American history > 1500 to 1800 Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > War & defence operations > Battles & campaigns Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Military life & institutions > Regiments Books > History > American history > 1500 to 1800 Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history
LSN:	1-914059-84-0
Barcode:	9781914059841

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