The French Army in the American War of Independence

Chartrand, Rene & Francis Back

ISBN 10: 185532167X / ISBN 13: 9781855321670

Published by Osprey Military Books, 1991

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The French Army in the American War of Independence
• Publisher: Osprey Military Books
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 185532167X
• ISBN 13: 9781855321670
• Binding: Softcover
• Illustrator: Back, Francis
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: As New

About this title

Synopsis

The French forces that fought during the American War of Independence (1775-1783) were, to a large extent, a product of the disasters of the Seven Years' War (1756-1763). During that war the fleet had been swept off the oceans, and nearly all colonies had been lost. Sweeping reforms were demanded. From the end of 1762 a series of royal orders dictated by common sense and good planning were signed by the king, and a vast reorganisation was started, ensuring that the army that fought in the American War presented a very different, altogether more formidable threat to her foes.

About the Authors

RENÉ CHARTRAND was born in Montreal and educated in Canada, the United States and the Bahamas. A senior curator with Canada's National Historic Sites for nearly three decades, he is now a freelance writer and historical consultant. He has written numerous articles and books including over 50 Osprey titles. He lives in Quebec, with his wife and two sons.

Francis Back was a talented military artist, especially sought after for his portrayals of the Napoleonic period. He illustrated several books for Osprey Publishing including Men-at-Arms 203: Louis XIV's Army and Men-at-Arms 227: Napoleon's Sea Soldiers.