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Was ''redcoats'' a name for British soldiers?

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That's correct, on account of the red uniform jackets used by the British Army.

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Some regiments of British soldiers (from the 17th to the 20th century) wore bright red uniforms, and were nicknamed "redcoats."

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Yes. They wore red wool jackets.

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