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18th-Century Highlanders

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Men-at-Arms - 1500 - 1800 A.D.

MSRP old price: $15.95


Product Info

Title
18th-Century Highlanders
Publisher
Category
Author
Stuart Reid
Publish Year
1993
Pages
48
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147474495
MFG. Part #
OSPMAA261
Type
Softcover
Series
MAA261

Description

The new 43rd Regiment formed in 1739 not only wore bonnets, but had short jackets in place of coats, and belted plaids instead of breeches. In addition to their firelocks and bayonets they were armed with Scots broadswords, pistols and dirks. In the early days a few of them may even have carried circular shields or targets. The British Army was never to be the same again. Stuart Reid explores the history, clothing and equipment of the 18th-century Highland regiments, in a text complemented by a multitude of photographs and illustrations, including full colour plates.