| Description |
xxiii, 381 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Campaigns and commanders ; v. 19 |
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Campaigns and commanders ; v. 19.
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| Note |
Rev. and expanded version of thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Leeds, 2001. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 343-365) and index. |
| Contents |
The army's task -- Operational constraints -- Grand tactics -- March and deployment -- Motivation -- The advance -- Commanding the battalion -- Firepower -- The bayonet charge -- "Bushfighting" -- Hollow victories. |
| Summary |
This book offers a new analysis of the British Army during the "American rebellion" at both operational and tactical levels. Presenting fresh insights into the speed of British tactical movements, Spring discloses how the system for training the army prior to 1775 was overhauled and adapted to the peculiar conditions confronting it in North America.--From publisher description. |
| Subject |
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- British forces.
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United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns.
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Great Britain. Army -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.
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| Added Title |
British Army on campaign in North America, 1775-1783 |
| ISBN |
9780806141527 paperback |
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0806141522 paperback |
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