“The Revolutionary Soldier, 1775-1783”, C. Keith Wilbur (Globe Pequot Press, 1993). Colorful and complete reference dealing with every aspect of a soldier’s life during the Revolutionary War.
“The French Army in the American War of Independence”, Rene Chartrand (Osprey, 1991). Definitive coverage of French military reforms, including principally uniforms, after the Seven Years’ War.
“Uniforms of the Continental Army”, Philip Katcher (Shumway, 1981). Plates, text and some patterns for uniforms of the Continental Army. Well researched.
“Era of the American Revolution: 1755-1795 (Military Uniforms in America)”, John R. Elting, editor (The Company of Military Historians) (Presidio Press, 1975). Authoritative color plates and histories of uniforms and units from the French and Indian and Revolutionary wars, including American, British, French and German units.
Uniforms of the American Revolution”, John Mollo and Malcolm McGregor (Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 1991). Color plates and descriptions of uniforms and equipment of the soldiers of the American Revolution.
“Swords and Blades of the American Revolution”, George C. Neumann (Scurlock Publishing Co., 1991). A photographic encyclopedia of swords, bayonets and other blade and edge weapons of the late 18th century.