The American Provincial Corps 1775-84

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 distinction - 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.