Terry Crowdy has had a life-long interest in the life and times of the common soldier of the late-18th and early-19th centuries, with a particular passion for the subject of the French 9ème Légère. A committed re-enactor and historical researcher, Terry has written numerous articles for various magazines on the French forces of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. He lives in Kent, UK. Christa Hook began her illustrating career in 1986. Her work has featured extensively in the worlds of publishing and television, and is sought after by collectors worldwide.

• IntroductionChronologyAssembling the expedition Finding their sea legsLife on boardMaroonedAnother worldEveryday lifeCampaigns and combatHomeColour plate commentaryMuseumsCollectingRe-enactmentIndex

Terry Crowdy has had a life-long interest in the life and times of the common soldier of the late-18th and early-19th centuries, with a particular passion for the subject of the French 9ème Légère. A committed re-enactor and historical researcher, Terry has written numerous articles for various magazines on the French forces of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. He lives in Kent, UK. Christa Hook began her illustrating career in 1986. Her work has featured extensively in the worlds of publishing and television, and is sought after by collectors worldwide.

• IntroductionChronologyAssembling the expedition Finding their sea legsLife on boardMaroonedAnother worldEveryday lifeCampaigns and combatHomeColour plate commentaryMuseumsCollectingRe-enactmentIndex