Stuart Reid was born in Aberdeen in 1954. Married, with one son, he has previously worked as a librarian and has served as a professional soldier. Stuart's main area of interest lies in the 18th and 19th centuries, stemming from ancestors who served in the British Army and who fought at Culloden, Bunker Hill and even in the Texas Revolution. He is an established author, who has written several titles for Osprey, including the highly acclaimed sequence of books on King George's army 1740-93 (Men-at-Arms volumes 285, 289 and 292) and the British Redcoat 1740-1815 (Warrior volumes 9 and 42). He has also worked as a historical consultant to film and television companies.