Providing a unique glimpse into the experiences of regular British and French infantry in North America during the French and Indian War, this book reveals what it was like for soldiers fighting each other at some of the most pivotal engagements of the conflict--Ticonderoga, La Belle-Famille, and Quebec.

Far from home, the equipment and tactics initially employed by both colonial powers were more suited to the European theater, but as the war ground on, tactical doctrine evolved as both armies learned lessons that would be utilized by succeeding generations of soldiers.

Packed with firsthand accounts, dramatic artwork and photographs, and a technical analysis of the evolving nature of warfare on the American continent, this book puts readers in the boots of the soldiers who played a pivotal role in shaping the future of North America.

Stuart Reid was born in Aberdeen and is married with two sons in the UK. He has worked as a librarian and a professional soldier and his main focus of interest lies in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Peter Dennis, inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn, studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and model-maker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.