Name: The Army of George II 1727-1760: The Soldiers Who Forged an Empire
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Author: Peter Brown
ISBN: 9781913118969

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The Army of George II 1727-1760: The Soldiers Who Forged an Empire

Type

Physical Book

Author

Peter Brown

Publisher

Helion & Company

Year

2020

Language

English

Pages

314

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

24.9 x 18.0 x 1.3 cm

Weight

0.73 kg.

ISBN13

9781913118969

Synopsis "The Army of George II 1727-1760: The Soldiers Who Forged an Empire"

The Army of George II is often forgotten, as 18th century British military history is bookended by the victories of the Duke of Marlborough during the War of the Spanish Succession and the final defeat of Napoleon by the Duke of Wellington. Yet it was in this period that Britain rose to prominence, not only as a European, but also as a world power, defeating the French in India, North America, and the Caribbean and fighting them in two major wars in Europe. Great leaders emerged, such as Robert Clive and James Wolfe, whilst the private soldiers proved themselves to be adaptable, stoic, and, above all, brave in the face of extreme hardship. This was the army that crushed French colonial ambitions and in so doing laid the groundwork for the British Empire.In this book you will find details of how the army was recruited, funded, and how it functioned day-to-day. Details are also provided of the uniforms worn by infantry, artillery, and cavalry; how they were organised, paid, and punished. There are also new insights into the logistics of 18th century warfare, how the soldiers performed in battle, both in Europe and in the colonies, and what medical treatment they could expect when the battles were over. This book provides a unique insight into what it was like to serve in the Army of King George II.

Peter Brown

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He is the author and illustrator of many beloved books such as My Teacher Is a Monster! (No, I Am Not), Mr. Tiger Goes Wild, Children Make Terrible Pets, and The Curious Garden. His books have been New York Times bestsellers and have been awarded the Caldecott Honor (for Creepy Carrots!). As an illustrator, he won the Children’s Choice Book Award. The Wild Robot is his first novel.

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