Red Coat and Brown Bess

Ottawa, Ontario: Museum Restoration Service, 1970. — 63 pgs.This booklet, Historical Arms Series No. 12, examines the overall structure of the British army in 1774-75, with details on the soldiers, their recruitment, and life in the regiments. A short look at tactics in battle leads into a detailed discussion of the Long Land, Short Land, and India pattern muskets. Markings, construction, and changes over the years are all covered. A synopsis of regimental participation in the battles of the American Revolution concludes this work.