Michael Barthorp • Angus McBride
The War of the Spanish Succession represented the second round of the great struggle begun in 1689 by King William III of England to maintain a workable balance of power in Europe by containing the ambitions and lust for glory of King Louis XIV of France. This book deals with the Political and Military Background, Officers and Men, Organization, Armament and Employment of Cavalry, Infantry, Artillery and Engineers, Grand Tactics. It provides a table showing the British regiments in the war and details Uniforms and Equipment not only of British troops but of allied forces as well.
Published by
Osprey Publishing Ltd.,
London 1980 Text (part) and Illustration © 1980 Osprey
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