German Troops in the American Revolution (1)
Hessen-Cassel
$41.54
- Paperback
48 pages
- Release Date
1 June 2021
Summary
During the American Revolution (1775–83), German auxiliary troops provided a vital element of the British war effort.
Initially feared by the American population, the German troops came to be highly respected by their opponents. Their role in the fighting would inform the tactics and methods of a generation of German officers who returned to Europe after the war, many of whom went on to hold senior commands during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars.
The larges…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472840158 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1472840151 |
| Author: | Donald M. Londahl-Smidt, Jeff Trexler |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Osprey Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 48 |
| Release Date: | 1 June 2021 |
| Weight: | 160g |
| Dimensions: | 8mm x 180mm x 242mm |
| Series: | Men-at-Arms |
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Donald M. Londahl-Smidt
Donald M. Londahl-Smidt served in the US Air Force, retiring with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He is a Fellow and former Governor of the Company of Military Historians, and a Director and member of the Editorial Board of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association. He has a strong interest in the uniforms and military and naval history of the American Revolution and has contributed to a number of historical publications including Military Collector & Historian, Military Uniforms in America, Military Portraiture, and The Hessians: Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association.
Jeff Trexler studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia and now works as a professional illustrator working on numerous private and corporate commissions. He has a particular love for historical subjects and counts Don Troiani among his influences. This is Jeff’s first book for Osprey.
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