The Army Of Hanover 1816-1850, by Mike G. Embree (26 pages and 20 color plates) - Since 1714, the King Of England was also the Elector of Hanover which at that time allowed him participate in the choice of Holy Roman Emperor. It is therefore not surprising that the British and Hanovarian troops often fought aside each other. In the Seven Years War, they shared the great victory of their infantry regiments at Minden in 1759. When Hanover was overrun by Napoleon's armies in 1806, their soldiers sought employment with British forces rather than fight for the Corsican. The King's German Legion, composed of Hanovarian soldiers became one of the most effectiive units in Wellington's army. In 1816 a long peace began in Europe and Hanover became part of the German confederation. - Uniformology Uniform Books