The Army's Handyman

Pioneers served during the European wars from 1745 through 1765. Terms used to describe their duties go back as far as the Roman Army. Pioneer reenactors play a role in reenactments that include Regular British Line Regiments and the Loyalist regiments such as the Siege of Yorktown Virginia. The information contained in this book will give the beginner a good idea of the varied tasks that were required of the pioneer as well as his tools and various posts. The readers will find a wealth of detailed information covering the Roman period through the mid-1800s: the Roman Army of 66 AD; the English Army’s Handymen (1066–1768); the Royal Military Academy; 1st Series of Letters (1795–1779); Caps Hats and Helmets; the 64th Regiment of Foot Uniforms and Accoutrements of a Battalion Soldier (1768); Camps Pioneer Artificers Tools and Accoutrements; Fortifications Fascines Gabions Parapet Construction and Field Works; Pioneers (1856 through the Gulf War); and music. Numerous photographs and illustrations a list of sources and a subject index augment the text.