British Redcoat 1740-93

During this period, the British army earned itself a formidable reputation as a fighting force.

However, due to its role as a police force at home, and demonisation by American propaganda, the army was viewed as little removed from a penal institution run by aristocratic dilettantes. This view, still held by many today, is challenged by Stuart Reid, who paints a picture of an increasingly professional force.

This was an important time of change and improvement for the British Army, and Britis...