The Wild Geese

An interesting history of the Irish Regiments which switched from James II to Louis the 14th army.

I did a paper on these units for my BA Irish history course, but my prof wasn't a fan of military history. 

Of interest, these units were unable to recruit any new Irishmen after 1746 due to the fact that they had served in Scotland.

Eventually by the time of the Napoleonic period, they were stuck off strength.

 

Piracy after the War of Spanish Succession

One of the reasons the early 18th century was such a golden age was due to the fact that thousands of soldiers and sailors found themselves unemployed and turned to this trade in order to survive. 

No eye patches or headscarf here, a much better depiction than other books.

 

English Fortress in North America

One of the forts I visited in New Hampshire back in 1987 is listed Fort Number 4.

Sadly, Nova Scotia isn't covered much.

 

French Fortresses in North America

 Every major and minor fort the French constructed from Louisbourg to Louisiana is covered. Amazingly how far they got. And how far inland some of the stone forts actually were. As well, it shows how parts of the present USA were actually parts of New France until the loss of Montreal in 1760

The British Army in North America 1775-1783

Why 2 copies of the same book? At one time I had 3 and my father has a 4th!

I bought the reprinted issue for the colour plates. 

These volumes centers on British Regiments which served in North America. The original Osprey series was limited to uniforms, how advanced its now become is mind boggling

 

American Independence War Commanders

 

I bought this in Tokyo of all places. Gives a good biography of the main commanders. 

French army of the American War of Independence

 

One of the books I bought many years ago. I've used this volume to paint up several troops particularly Grenadiers for Luzons Legion.

Once I get a chance to check my French troops I'll post some pictures in another post 

British Light Infantry of the Seven Years War

 

One of the books I got during my MA research. I've painted up several companies for my Louisbourg and Quebec British force.

British Regiments of the Seven Years War 22nd Regiment

 

The 22nd Regiment served at both Louisbourg and Quebec. However only the Grenadiers went to Quebec.

French Regiments in New France: La Sarre

 

I've only modeled the Grenadier company at the moment but I may find some other figures for the remaining companies. This is not so unusual as Montcalm regularly sent penny packets of his troops to far off garrisons.