Ed Gilbert, Catherine Gilbert

Patriot Militiaman in the American Revolution 1775-82 (eBook, ePUB)

Illustrator: Noon, Steve

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The American Revolution was a decisive conflict, which saw the birth of a new nation. Continental Army regulars fought in massive and famous battles from New England to Virginia, but in the South a different kind of warfare was afoot. Local militia, sometimes stiffened by a small core of the Continental Line, played a pivotal role. This lesser-known war ultimately decided the fate of the Revolution by thwarting the British "Southern strategy". In this title, the authors provide a unique and personal focus on the history of their own ancestors, who fought for the South Carolina Militia, to show just how effective the irregular forces were in a complex war of raids, ambushes, and pitched battles. The book explores the tactics, equipment, leadership and performance of the opposing Patriot and Rebel forces, shining new light on the vicious struggle in the South.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 64
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Juni 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781472807564
• Artikelnr.: 43419028

Autorenporträt

Ed Gilbert has written numerous titles in Osprey's Warrior, Battle Orders and Campaign series, with a focus on the history of the US Marine Corps and state militias in the American War of Independence and the War of 1812. The author of a four-volume history of Marine Tank battalions, and co-author of Tanks in Hell: A Marine Corps Tank Company on Tarawa and True for the Cause of Liberty (written with his wife Cathy), Ed sadly passed away in February 2019.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
Chronology of the War in the South
The Militia System (Recruitment, Training, Conditions of Service)
Belief and Belonging
Appearance
Weapons and Equipment
On Campaign - Life in the Field
Battle I - The British Ascendant
Battle II - The Final Battles
Museums, Reenactments, and Commemorative Parks
Glossary
References and Resources