This book examines the experiences of the British Army soldiers, or \'redcoats\', who fought in North America and the West Indies between 1755 and 1763.
While other books on the period concentrate upon major personalities and events, this study examines events from the perspective of the individual: the experience of combat, captivity among the.
It explores the Army\'s distinctive society, using new evidence to provide a voice for ordinary soldiers who have previously been ignored by historians.
This book examines the experiences of the British Army soldiers, or \'redcoats\', who fought in North America and the West Indies between 1755 and 1763