Table of Contents

Introduction /Background: the captaincies-generals of Spanish North America /Chronology of main actions with participating units /Colonial units: origins, organization, deployments, weapons, uniforms, flags – major reforms under King Carlos III from 1759 – list of units, with emphasis on those that served during American Revolution /Colonial militias

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An informative and highly-illustrated study of the North American Spanish colonial forces in the Eighteenth Century.

About the Author

René Chartrand was born in Montreal and educated in Canada, the United States and the Bahamas. A senior curator with Canada's National Historic Sites for nearly three decades, he is now a freelance writer and historical consultant. He has written numerous articles and books including over 30 Osprey titles. He lives in Gatineau, Quebec, with his wife and two sons. David Rickman is the exhibits co-ordinator for the state parks system, where his favourite projects are helping to restore and furnish both American Civil War and World War II seacoast fortifications. At other times he is a freelance illustrator specializing in historical and ethnographic subjects. His works are in the collections of the National Park Service, Parks Canada and various other museums and historic sites. The son of a US Navy aviator, David has lived in Japan, grew up in California and now lives in Wilmington, Delaware with his wife, Deborah.

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