British Army Uniforms from 1751 to 1783

';Of great use to anyone interested in the 18th century British Army as well as illustrators and others who need detailed information.'Classic Arms and Militaria Based on records and paintings of the time, this book identifies each cavalry and infantry regiment and illustrates changes in uniforms, their facing colors, and the nature and shape of lace worn by officers, NCOs and private soldiers from 1751 to 1783. Regiments that served in the American War of Independence are noted and the book includes more than 200 full-color plates of uniforms and distinctions. Divided into four sections, it not only details the cavalry and infantry uniforms of the period but also the tartans of the Highland regiments, some of which were short-lived, and the distinction of the Guards regiments. ';A superb reference work, full of clearly researched detailsit will be of value to family and military historians, re-enactors, figure painters, and wargamers.'FGS Forum

';Of great use to anyone interested in the 18th century British Army as well as illustrators and others who need detailed information.'Classic Arms and Militaria Based on records and paintings of the time, this book identifies each cavalry and infantry regiment and illustrates changes in uniforms, their facing colors, and the nature and shape of lace worn by officers, NCOs and private soldiers from 1751 to 1783. Regiments that served in the American War of Independence are noted and the book includes more than 200 full-color plates of uniforms and distinctions. Divided into four sections, it not only details the cavalry and infantry uniforms of the period but also the tartans of the Highland regiments, some of which were short-lived, and the distinction of the Guards regiments. ';A superb reference work, full of clearly researched detailsit will be of value to family and military historians, re-enactors, figure painters, and wargamers.'FGS Forum