Stuart Reid was born in Aberdeen in 1954. He has worked as a professional soldier and his main focus of interest lies in the 18th and 19th centuries. This interest stems 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 previous works for Osprey include the highly acclaimed titles about King George's Army 1740-93 (Men-at-Arms 285, 289 and 292) and the British Redcoat 1740-1815 (Warriors 19 and 20).Gary Stephen Zaboly is a highly regarded expert on the 18th-century Rangers. He is a Fellow of the Company of Military Historians, and a member of the New York Historical Society. Gary has written many articles for military magazines, and has illustrated and co-written several titles. His artwork appears in permanent exhibitions at The Alamo, Texas, and at the Lake George Historical Association.

• Historical backgroundThe context - development of Scottish military institutionsRecruitment, 1745: genuine volunteers - conscripts: Highland clan system - Lowland recruitment - mercenaries - 'turned' prisoners of warOrganization - integration of semi-feudal groups into larger unitsCavalryThe French contingentWeapons, other equipment, and fighting tacticsThe aftermath - prisoner recruitment into British ArmyThe Plates (clothing and uniforms)

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Stuart Reid was born in Aberdeen in 1954. He has worked as a professional soldier and his main focus of interest lies in the 18th and 19th centuries. This interest stems 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 previous works for Osprey include the highly acclaimed titles about King George's Army 1740-93 (Men-at-Arms 285, 289 and 292) and the British Redcoat 1740-1815 (Warriors 19 and 20).Gary Stephen Zaboly is a highly regarded expert on the 18th-century Rangers. He is a Fellow of the Company of Military Historians, and a member of the New York Historical Society. Gary has written many articles for military magazines, and has illustrated and co-written several titles. His artwork appears in permanent exhibitions at The Alamo, Texas, and at the Lake George Historical Association.

• Historical backgroundThe context - development of Scottish military institutionsRecruitment, 1745: genuine volunteers - conscripts: Highland clan system - Lowland recruitment - mercenaries - 'turned' prisoners of warOrganization - integration of semi-feudal groups into larger unitsCavalryThe French contingentWeapons, other equipment, and fighting tacticsThe aftermath - prisoner recruitment into British ArmyThe Plates (clothing and uniforms)

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Stuart Reid was born in Aberdeen in 1954. He has worked as a professional soldier and his main focus of interest lies in the 18th and 19th centuries. This interest stems 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 previous works for Osprey include the highly acclaimed titles about King George's Army 1740-93 (Men-at-Arms 285, 289 and 292) and the British Redcoat 1740-1815 (Warriors 19 and 20).Gary Stephen Zaboly is a highly regarded expert on the 18th-century Rangers. He is a Fellow of the Company of Military Historians, and a member of the New York Historical Society. Gary has written many articles for military magazines, and has illustrated and co-written several titles. His artwork appears in permanent exhibitions at The Alamo, Texas, and at the Lake George Historical Association.

• Historical backgroundThe context - development of Scottish military institutionsRecruitment, 1745: genuine volunteers - conscripts: Highland clan system - Lowland recruitment - mercenaries - 'turned' prisoners of warOrganization - integration of semi-feudal groups into larger unitsCavalryThe French contingentWeapons, other equipment, and fighting tacticsThe aftermath - prisoner recruitment into British ArmyThe Plates (clothing and uniforms)

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