German Forces and the British Army [electronic resource] : Interactions and Perceptions, 1742-1815 /
Wishon, M.author.
This book examines the partnerships between Britain's famed redcoats and the foreign corps that were a consistent and valuable part of Britain's military endeavors in the eighteenth century. While most histories have portrayed these associations as fraught with discord, a study of eyewitness accounts tells a different story.
Description based upon print version of record.
""Cover""; ""Contents""; ""Foreword to the Series""; ""Acknowledgements""; ""List of Abbreviations""; ""Introduction""; ""1 National Character and Transnational Professionalism""; ""2 Britainâ€?s German Allies""; ""3 German Auxiliaries""; ""4 Case Study 1 â€? The â€?Hessiansâ€? in the American War""; ""5 Germans within the British Army""; ""6 Case Study 2 â€? The Kingâ€?s German Legion, 1803â€?15""; ""Conclusions""; ""Notes""; ""Bibliography""; ""Index""
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This book examines the partnerships between Britain's famed redcoats and the foreign corps that were a consistent and valuable part of Britain's military endeavors in the eighteenth century. While most histories have portrayed these associations as fraught with discord, a study of eyewitness accounts tells a different story.
Great Britain-History.
Europe-History.
Military history.
Social history.
Imperialism.
History, Modern.
History of Britain and Ireland.
European History.
History of Military.
Social History.
Imperialism and Colonialism.
Modern History.