The Pattern : The 33rd Regiment and the British Infantry Experience During the American Revolution, 1770-1783 / Robbie MacNiven.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

MacNiven, Robbie, author.

Series:

From reason to revolution 1721-1815 (Series) ; Volume 106.

From Reason to Revolution Series ; Volume 106

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (278 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Warwick, England : Helion & Company Limited, [2023]

Summary:

This book provides a comprehensive history of the 33rd Regiment of Foot during the American Revolutionary War from 1770 to 1783. It explores the regiment’s evolution under the leadership of Lord Charles Cornwallis, examining its reputation as the best infantry regiment in the British Army. The narrative details the regiment's deployment to North America, where it was heavily engaged in major battles such as Long Island, Brandywine, Germantown, and Yorktown. It also covers the regiment's pre-war activities, including recruitment, training, and organization. Beyond battle accounts, the book delves into aspects of military life such as disease, diet, discipline, and the role of women. It aims to provide a modern regimental history that is both comprehensive and analytical, appealing to readers interested in military history and the British military experience during the American Revolution. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Book Title

Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

1 The Place Where the Streets are Paved with Pancakes

2 The Most Disagreeable Days of a Soldier

3 Established upon the Truest Principles

4 In Perfect Good Order

5 Going to the Devil

6 These Feats of War

7 The Glory of this War Over

8 What Havock War Makes

9 Surrounded by Great Numbers

10 The Services Which They Rendered

11 To the End of the World – 28 April 1945

12 A Broken Army

Conclusion

Appendix: 33rd Foot Locations and Marching Orders 1769–1776 1

Bibliography

Plates

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Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781804516003

1804516007

OCLC:

1435753532