Soldier of the American Revolution: A Visual Reference

This would be a good "Beginner's Guide" to the American MILITIA soldier of the Revolutionary War. The photography was excellent but it was too brief overall. Only a few pages were devoted to the British units and there was NOTHING on the French or German troops. I'd like to see the author EXPAND on the topic and cover the uniformed companies, the Black soldiers and sailors and the role that women played in the conflict. Adding chapters on camp life and skills, living conditions and how a battle was conducted in the 18th century would really improve this book. With the quality of research and the reproduction clothing and patterns available today, this could be an OUTSTANDING volume!

Good book for younger folks

The information is good, but very basic; mainly a picture of each piece of clothing or equipment likely to have been used by this individual soldier. However the soldier is a civilian garbed Militia man. The book title could very wll have been "New England Militia Of The American Revolution" or "Minite Man Of The American Revolution". One good picture of a Continental Soldier in full uniform (like the ones of the British regulars) would have added another star to my review.

This is a good first choice book for folks interested in the early stages of the AWI beyond the average history book. As stated it is a visual reference of using extensive photographs of modern reenactors and their arms, equipment and the personal items used in the daily lives of these milita soldiers. Also included is a very brief review of the British regulars.

It was okay

This is a great book. It is very short but super informative. It definitely leaves you wanting more! You get history and colorful pictures on glossy paper. I have recently rekindled my love of Revolutionary War history and this book has only fueled the fire! It is great for a youngster or an oldster.I would like the authors to write more like this.

This is a short introduction to Lexington & Concord and a thumbnail on the Continental & British Soldiers kit,, Quick read. General info

A very good book with many detailed pictures of soldiers of the American Revolution,I would tell anybody who likes history to buy this book.

This book may be small but it is packed with great information, a simply excellent photographic guide to the equipment and personal kit of the American Revolutionary War, concentrating on the America soldier. However, most aspects other than the clothing apply equally to the individual 18th century British soldier, it is well priced basic but valuable guide to the period. It would be particularly helpful to a new re-enactor starting out with excellent sections on cartridge making and musket firing sequences.

Im Grunde handelt es sich um ein Bilderbuch für Interessierte, am amerikanischen Unabhängigkeitskrieg.Die Bilder sind ganz gut, aber bei den "Hintergrundinformationen" happert es ordentlich und man vermißt jegliche tiefere Information.Für die Darstellung eines Charakters bei einem LARP nicht übel, als Referenzwerk für ernsthaftes Reenactment leider unbrauchbar, obwohl sich der Autor sichtlich bemüht hat.

Good reference for American revolution reenactors...

Superbe livre de référence visuelle sur une époque et des personnages dont le rôle a été incroyablement important dans la suite de l'histoire américaine. La mise en page des photos nous donne une vision quasi réelle de l'équipement utilisé. Travail très soigné de la photographie avec une explication parfaite des différents éléments présentés. Je recommande ce livre pour toute initiation historique de cette époque.Félicitations aux auteurs et à Denis en particulier