Bibliograph

German forces and the British army, interactions and perceptions, 1742-1815, Mark Wishon

Type

Label

German forces and the British army, interactions and perceptions, 1742-1815, Mark Wishon

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-252) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

German forces and the British army

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

820434237

Responsibility statement

Mark Wishon

Series statement

War, culture and society, 1750-1850

Sub title

interactions and perceptions, 1742-1815

Summary

"This text examines the partnerships between Britain's famed redcoats and the foreign corps that were a consistent and valuable part of Britain's military endeavors in the eighteenth century. While most histories have portrayed these associations as fraught with discord, a study of eyewitness accounts tells a different story."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

National character and transnational professionalism -- Britain's German allies -- German auxiliaries -- The "Hessians" in the American War -- Germans within the British Army -- The King's German Legion, 1803-1815

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