{"product_id":"british-light-infantryman-vs-patriot-rifleman-9781472857934","title":"British Light Infantryman vs Patriot Rifleman","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFully illustrated, this book assesses the origins, equipment, and fighting styles of the irregular warfare specialists fighting on both sides during the American Revolutionary War.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmid North America''s often forested, broken, or rugged terrain, 18th-century armies came to rely on soldiers capable of fighting individually or in small groups. During the American Revolutionary War, rifle-armed companies were incorporated into the newly created Continental Army, while Patriot militiamen and partisans also made use of rifled weapons. Facing them were the British Army''s light infantrymen; among the most experienced regular soldiers fighting for the Crown, they were joined by Loyalist units able to operate in dispersed formations and German hired troops skilled in open-order fighting, including the rifle-armed \u003ci\u003eJ\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eäger\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe strengths and limitations of both sides'' open-order specialists are evaluated in this book, with particular focus upon three revealin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a well-written text that highlights an important aspect of a peculiar 18th Century conflict. -- Neil Smith * Wargames Illustrated *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction The Opposing Sides Harlem Heights, September 16, 1776 Freeman's Farm, September 19, 1777 Hanging Rock, August 6, 1780 Analysis Aftermath Bibliography Index\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408769655127,"sku":"9781472857934","price":14.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781472857934.jpg?v=1730504138","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/british-light-infantryman-vs-patriot-rifleman-9781472857934","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}