Redcoat Officer

Stuart Reid was born in Aberdeen in 1954. His lifelong interest in military history has led to a longstanding involvement in historical re-enactment, which has broadened into work as a military advisor-cum-troop-instructor for film companies. His previous titles for Osprey include a three-volume work in the Men-at-Arms series on King George's Army 1740-1793 and Warrior 21 Highland Clansman 1689-1746. Gerry Embleton has been a leading historical illustrator since the early 1970s specialising in the medieval period, but 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.

• Introduction * Chronology * The structure of an infantry regiment * The officers * Purchase and promotion * A sense of belonging * Training * Appearance and equipment * Conditions of service * On campaign * Into battle * Aftermath of battle * Retiring * Collections, museums and re-enactment * Colour plate commentary * Bibliography and further reading * Index