British Forces in the West Indies 1793–1815

British Forces in the West Indies 1793–1815 cover

British Forces in the West Indies 1793–1815

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Two centuries ago, the West Indies were a booming set of islands where vast fortunes were made. By the late 1790s, the West Indies attracted four-fifths of British overseas capital investments and provided over one-eight of the government's £31.5 million total net revenue to the Treasury. These figures explain the tremendous numbers of naval and military forces deployed to protect these valuable Caribbean territories. This fascinating volume by Réne Chartrand examines these forces, including a wealth of illustrations and photographs and eight full page colour plates by Paul Chappell.

Table of Contents

Introduction · Chronology · British Army West Indies Dress · Saint-Dominigue (Haiti) · Black Chasseurs · Black Regular Troops · Uniforms of the West India Regiments · European Colonial Troops · Militias · The Plates

Product details

Published 15 May 1996
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9781855326002
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 50 b/w; 8 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Men-at-Arms
Short code MAA 294
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

René Chartrand

RENÉ CHARTRAND was born in Montreal and educated i…

Illustrator

Paul Chappell

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