Redcoat Officer: 1740–1815

Osprey Warrior #42

by Stuart Reid, Gerry Embleton (Illustrator)

The commissioned officer ranks in the British Army from 1740-1815 were almost entirely composed of the affluent and educated - the sons of the landed gentry, the wealthy, and other professional people. This title looks at the enlistment, training, daily life and combat experiences of the typical British officer in the crucial periods of the North American conflicts, the American Revolution, and the Napoleonic Wars. It compliments the author's previous treatments in Warrior 19 British Redcoat 1740-93 and Warrior 20 British Redcoat (2) 1793-1815, which deal exclusively with the common infantryman, and balances these discussions through a look at the 'fellows in silk stockings'. Particular emphasis is placed on the experiences and activities in North America in the late 18th century.

Genres: Military History, 18th Century, History

64 pages, Paperback

First published January 25, 2002

Reviews

[Julie Bozza · Rating 5 out of 5]

Top stuff. These books are a terrific resource.

[Maxwell Thornton · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderfully-detailed overview of the British officer from 1740 to 1815.

Th work covers the different kinds of officers and their training, histories, examples, equipment, and backgrounds. One can learn a lot thanks to the wonderful drawings and primary sources, which is ideal for reenactors and scale modelers.

Osprey never disappoints.