The British Army wore red uniforms which earned them the nickname "Red Coats"
the red coats
from a private soldier to highest rank
They were called lobsterbacks
This was done by a private trading company called the "East India Company".
the Desert Ratsthe Desert Rats
An Indian Army Soldier during the British Colonial period. Consider it a rank, kind of like private.
Private is the lowest rank in the Army
When an individual first joins the British army, they will be given the rank of officer cadet before they finish training. They might also have the rank of private, depending on where they are training.
How do Get enrolled in the British Army when I am from another country? What are the requirements of being in the British Army? Will I get a chance to be recruited in the British Army?
The Professor
Nope. These were two names for the British army. One was to refer to them (redcoats), the other was sort of a taunting nickname (lobsterbacks).