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PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA

ISBN-101846030730

ISBN-139781846030734

eBay Product ID (ePID)52628227

Product Key Features

Book TitleScottish Jacobite Army 1745-46

Number of Pages64 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicEurope / Great Britain / Scotland, Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other)

Publication Year2006

IllustratorZaboly, Gary, Yes

GenreHistory

AuthorStuart Reid

Book SeriesElite Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.2 in

Item Weight7.1 Oz

Item Length9.9 in

Item Width7.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2006-287446

Dewey Edition22

Reviews"[Stuart Reid uses] the work of historians and modern sources references to change the myths and reveal the underlying truths about the event... [One of several] outstanding coverages in-depth military holdings will welcome." - The Bookwatch "I found this to be a very interesting book and one of a subject I'd not considered before. I'm sure you will find it just as fascinating." -Scott Van Aken, modelingmadness.com, "[Stuart Reid uses] the work of historians and modern sources references to change the myths and reveal the underlying truths about the event... [One of several] outstanding coverages in-depth military holdings will welcome." -The Bookwatch "I found this to be a very interesting book and one of a subject I'd not considered before. I'm sure you will find it just as fascinating." -Scott Van Aken,modelingmadness.com, "I found this to be a very interesting book and one of a subject I'd not considered before. I'm sure you will find it just as fascinating." -- Scott Van Aken, modelingmadness.com "[Stuart Reid uses] the work of historians and modern sources references to change the myths and reveal the underlying truths about the event... [One of several] outstanding coverages in-depth military holdings will welcome." -- The Bookwatch

TitleLeadingThe

Series Volume Number149

Dewey Decimal941.1/5

Table Of ContentHistorical background The context - development of Scottish military institutions Recruitment, 1745: genuine volunteers - conscripts: Highland clan system - Lowland recruitment - mercenaries - 'turned' prisoners of war Organization - integration of semi-feudal groups into larger units Cavalry The French contingent Weapons, other equipment, and fighting tactics The aftermath - prisoner recruitment into British Army The Plates (clothing and uniforms)

SynopsisOsprey's examination of the Scottish Jacobite army during the Jacobite Rising of 1745. The heart of this book is the story of Bonnie Prince Charlie's army at Culloden. It strips away the myth and exposes the realities of life in the Jacobite rebel army. It begins with the raising of the army which included volunteers, 'pressed men' and mercenaries, as well as French forces that were sent over to assist as part of the 'Auld Alliance'. Unit organization, weapons, and tactics are discussed and the book also details the vicious battles that were fought in this doomed attempt to secure the British crown. After the Jacobite rebellion was finally crushed at Culloden, many of the survivors were surprisingly drafted into the British Army alongside their former enemies and saw service in North America during the French-Indian War (1754-1763). The wonderful color plates and rare images illustrate the variety of uniforms that were worn ranging from tartan to regular army dress. This is an essential introductory guide to the Jacobite armies as well as a definitive reference to the uniforms and weaponry of the period., The heart of this book is the story of Bonnie Prince Charlie's army at Culloden. It strips away the myth and exposes the realities of life in the Jacobite rebel army. It begins with the raising of the army which included volunteers, 'pressed men' and mercenaries, as well as French forces that were sent over to assist as part of the 'Auld Alliance'. Unit organization, weapons, and tactics are discussed and the book also details the vicious battles that were fought in this doomed attempt to secure the British crown. After the Jacobite rebellion was finally crushed at Culloden, many of the survivors were surprisingly drafted into the British Army alongside their former enemies and saw service in North America during the French-Indian War. The wonderful color plates and rare images illustrate the variety of uniforms that were worn ranging from tartan to regular army dress. This is an essential introductory guide to the Jacobite Armies as well as a definitive reference to the uniforms and weaponry of the period.

LC Classification NumberDA814.5.R47 2006