Redcoat Officer

Stuart Reid's past careers include being a librarian and a professional soldier. Stuart’s main focus of interest lies in the 18th and 19th centuries, stemming from ancestors who served in the British Army. His previous works for Osprey include the highly acclaimed King George’s Army 1740–93 (3 vols) and British Redcoat 1740–1815 (2 vols).Gerry Embleton has been a leading historical illustrator since the early 1970s with a keen interest in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. An illustrator, and author, of a number of Osprey titles he has lived in Switzerland since the early 1980s.

• IntroductionChronologyThe structure of an infantry regimentThe officersPurchase and promotionA sense of belongingTrainingAppearance and equipmentConditions of serviceOn campaignInto battleAftermath of battleRetirementCollections, museums and re-enactmentColour plate commentaryFurther readingIndex