Patriot Militiaman in the American Revolution 1775–82: 176 (Warrior) - Softcover

Gilbert, Ed; Gilbert, Catherine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1472807545 ISBN 13: 9781472807540

Verlag: Osprey Publishing, 2015

Inhaltsangabe

The American Revolution was a momentous conflict, the outcome of which would influence the birth of a nation. Army regulars fought in massive and famous battles from New England to Virginia, but in the South a different kind of warfare was afoot. Local militia, sometimes stiffened by a small core of the Continental Line, played a pivotal role. This lesser-known war ultimately decided the fate of the Revolution by thwarting the British "Southern strategy".

In this book, the authors uniquely focus on the history of their own ancestors, who fought for the South Carolina Militia, to show just how effective the irregular forces were in a complex war of raids, ambushes, and pitched battles. The book explores the tactics, equipment, leadership and performance of the opposing Patriot and Rebel forces, bringing to life the vicious struggle in the South.

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"This book spotlights the southerners who took up arms against British rule, including ancestors of coauthors Ed and Catherine Gilbert. Maps, photographs and splendid illustrations by Steve Noon enhance this exploration of Patriot militiamen's gear, leadership and performance." --Toy Soldier & Model Figure

Reseña del editor

The American Revolution was a decisive conflict, which saw the birth of a new nation. Continental Army regulars fought in massive and famous battles from New England to Virginia, but in the South a different kind of warfare was afoot. Local militia, sometimes stiffened by a small core of the Continental Line, played a pivotal role. This lesser-known war ultimately decided the fate of the Revolution by thwarting the British "Southern strategy". In this title, the authors provide a unique and personal focus on the history of their own ancestors, who fought for the South Carolina Militia, to show just how effective the irregular forces were in a complex war of raids, ambushes, and pitched battles. The book explores the tactics, equipment, leadership and performance of the opposing Patriot and Rebel forces, shining new light on the vicious struggle in the South.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Osprey Publishing
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1472807545
• ISBN 13: 9781472807540
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 64
• Zeichner: Noon Steve