Recommended Reading
There are so many great books on the American War of Independence, but here are some of our favourites - click on the book cover for details on Amazon UK.
Fusiliers: How the British Army Lost America but Learned to Fight
by Mark Urban
With Zeal and With
Bayonets Only
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by Matthew H Spring
1776: America and Britain at War
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by David McCullough
The Men Who Lost America
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by Andrew O'Shaughnessy
The Rhode Island Campaign
by Christian M. McBurney
Historical records of the 43rd Regiment
by Levinge 1867
written by Richard Levinge, a serving soldier of the 43rd Monmouthshire light infantry. He collected together a variety of sources to write this comprehensive account.
The Material culture resource centre
Not book, but an amazing collection of slides arranged by subject matter from military to hygiene and body functions and fire fighting! CLICK HERE
The 18th century notebook - larsdatter
This is mainly a collection of excellent links to extant men's, womens' and children's garments from the 18th century. There are also many references, patterns, and other useful information
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