War of the Austrian Succession

A Wargamers' Guide Part IV
Uniforms of the
Spanish Army 1739-1748

Reviewed by David Barnes

Second Edition by Giancarlo Boeri and Stephen Manley
Available from Potsdam Flags and Publications, "Geneva", 16 Buckminster Close, Oakwood, Derby, DE21 2EA.

This is a newly revised and re-issued edition, to improve and enhance the accuracy Giancarlo Boeri has been called in as co-author. This is very much updated since the first publication in 1994.

This A4 booklet is plastic ringbound with a clear plastic front cover to protect the cover page. In general it follows the layout of other booklets in this series. The information given is based on what the troops probably looked like and not what they are supposed to be wearing. A list of reference books appear on page 28 the majority of which are not in English. This title forms part of an opus already in print viz.:-

    I Uniforms of the French Army 1740-1748.
    II Uniforms of the British Army 1739-1748.
    III Uniforms of the Dutch Army 1740-1748.
    IV Uniforms of the Spanish Army 1739-1748.

Other works in preparation include similar volumes on the Prussian, Austrian, Russian, Italian, and German states armies together with books on the colours and standards of the forces taking part in the war. A well researched and designed series of flags is available in full colour for 25mm, 20 mm, 15mm, 10mm and 6mm scales from Potsdam Flags - send an sae for information.

There are good and neat drawings to explain the uniforms and many tables to give the differentiation of the regiments costumes and all the services too. An excellent addition to this series which is a must for wargamers in this period.

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