Gunner at Large: The Diary of James Wood R. A. 1746-1765

Military histories have lately turned their attention to the British Army in the mid 18th century, when, but for the dedication of the House of Hanover, a professional standing army might never have developed in a country devoid of home frontiers. In 1716 the Royal Regiment of Artillery was founded. In 1741 Woolwich Academy became the first place of military learning in Britain and in 1744 a cadet company was established. James Wood was one of the first cadets trained at Woolwich and served...