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The American Provincial Corps 1775-84 (Men-at-Arms)
The American Provincial Corps 177584 - Men-at-Arms Author:Philip Katcher Initially British officials were reluctant to accept the offers of loyal subjects to form fighting units but eventually the potential of a Provincial corps was realized. Yet they never received the whole-hearted support of the British regular army and this was a factor in their evental defeat. Nonetheless the Provincial Corps served with distinc... more »tion ? even fighting against the Spanish in Nicaragua and the Bahamas ? and some remained in service for several more years by relocating to Canada. This book examines their experiences in this continental conflict and details their uniforms and equipment.« less