Flintlock Musket

Stuart Reid was born in Aberdeen in 1954. He has worked as a librarian and a professional soldier with his interest in the 18th and 19th centuries stemming from having ancestors who served in the British Army and the East India Company and who fought at Culloden, Bunker Hill and even in the Texas Revolution. His books for Osprey include highly acclaimed titles about King George's Army 1740–93 and the British Redcoat 1740–1815.Steve Noon attended art college in Cornwall and since 1985 has worked as a professional artist. An award-winning illustrator, Steve has illustrated over 70 books for Osprey.Alan Gilliland spent 18 years as the graphics editor of The Daily Telegraph, winning 19 awards in that time. He now illustrates for a variety of publishers (www.alangilliland.com).

• IntroductionDevelopment: Creating a game-changer Use: The search for a tactical doctrine Impact: The dominance of infantry firepower Conclusion GlossaryBibliographyIndex

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