WARRIOR No 88 BRITISH LIGHT INFANTRYMAN OF SEVEN YEARS' WAR

The British Light Infantryman of the Seven Years' War was proficient at scouting and skirmishing, and more than a match for the French and their Indian allies. Shooting rapids in canoes, traversing swamps and snowshoeing through endless tracts of forest, British redcoats earned a reputation for resilience and resourcefulness as they adapted to the wilderness conditions of North America. Their development was a watershed in the history of irregular warfare, and this book provides a full examination of their fighting methods, covering training, tactics and campaigning from Canada to the Caribbean. Contents: Introduction · Chronology · Recruitment and Enlistment · Dress, Equipment and Appearance · Training and Tactics · Conditions of Service · On Campaign · Espirit de Corps - Face of War - Conclusion · Museums, Collections and Re-enactments · Bibliography * Colour plates by Steve Noon.