The American Provincial Corps 1775–84
The American Provincial Corps 1775–84
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About this book
Initially British officials were reluctant to accept the offers of loyal subjects to form fighting units but eventually the potential of a Provincial corps was realized. Yet they never received the whole-hearted support of the British regular army and this was a factor in their evental defeat. Nonetheless the Provincial Corps served with distinction – even fighting against the Spanish in Nicaragua and the Bahamas – and some remained in service for several more years by relocating to Canada. This book examines their experiences in this continental conflict and details their uniforms and equipment.
Contents
The Early Years · A Policy Emerges · Capture of Philadelphia · The War in the South · King’s Mountain · The Bitter End · Colour plate commentary
Paperback; June 1973; 48 pages; ISBN: 9780850451481