This book brings to light the workings of the British Corps of Artillery during the 1776 Valcour Island campaign and the 1776 Saratoga Campaign of the American Revolutionary War.
The Artillery Never Gained More Honour: The British Artillery in the 1776 Valcour Island and 1777 Saratoga Campaigns
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About the Book
The Artillery Never Gained More Honour highlights the efforts and contributions of the British Corps or Artillery in the Valcour Island campaign of 1776 and the Saratoga Campaign of 1777. It recounts the participation by both the British Royal Artillery and the Hesse Hanau Artillery, who served as hired allies of the British. This history focuses on the tactical, logistical and command functions of the Royal Artillery by making considerable use of primary sources, many of them utilized for the first time in this study. It concludes with a detailed examination of the British artillery pieces used during the campaigns and makes an effort to identify the current location of all documented Saratoga artillery pieces. Artillery buffs and students of the War for American Independence will find the book of interest.
ISBN
9781930098831
Format
Paperback
Page Count
200
Dimensions
8.5 x 11