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"Sepoys". England however never had to 'force' Indians to become professional soldiers and there was no conscription in colonial times. The Indian army provided room and board, a salary and chances of advancement to many Indians, and there was no lack of takers. The Sikhs and Ghurkas stood out as the most martial Indian peoples serving in the British-Indian army and they were renowned for their fighting spirit.
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What is a British soldiers?
The term British Soldiers applies to all soldier of the United Kingdom, and historically all soldiers of the British Empire.
What is the derogatory term for British soldiers of the 17th century?
During the Revolutionary War the Americans nicknamed the British soldiers 'red-coats'.
Why did Paul Revere call the British soldiers the 'Regulars?
Regulars is a term that refers to professional soldiers. The Americans were defending their land with volunteer soldiers or what is called "militia" and became known as "Minute Men"---because they were ready to fight at a minutes' notice.
The term RAJis used to refer to the period of Indian historyy during which India was?
Under British rule.
What was the nickname given to the British soldiers in the American Revolution?
"Redcoats" and "Lobsters".========================The terms Redcoats and Lobsters disappeared when the British Army stopped wearing red tunics. From around the 18th Century, British soldiers became known as Tommies, a term which continued until around the end of the Second World War. Nowadays British soldiers are known as squadies (from squad)
Did the british sing Yankee doodle to make fun of the Americans?
Yes, it was a negative term deemed at the soldiers the British served with in the French and Indian War.
What is a British soldiers?
The term British Soldiers applies to all soldier of the United Kingdom, and historically all soldiers of the British Empire.
What is the derogatory term for British soldiers of the 17th century?
During the Revolutionary War the Americans nicknamed the British soldiers 'red-coats'.
What is a term for british soldiers?
in the 1st world war we were called tommys, does that help?
What was the term applied by the british to the colonists?
The colonists called the British soldiers Red Coats. This is because of the uniforms they wore, which were red. The British called the colonists Yankees.
Why did Paul Revere call the British soldiers the 'Regulars?
Regulars is a term that refers to professional soldiers. The Americans were defending their land with volunteer soldiers or what is called "militia" and became known as "Minute Men"---because they were ready to fight at a minutes' notice.
Why did the Redcoats want to break away from the British?
You have a misunderstanding of history and terms. "Redcoats" was a slang term for soldiers of the British Army. They WERE the British, and did not want to break away from anything.
The term RAJis used to refer to the period of Indian historyy during which India was?
Under British rule.
What slang terms were used in World War 1?
British soldiers- Tommies German Soldiers- Krauts, Jerrys, Huns, Tedeschi (Italian term) Teds (British abbreviated form of above) Japanese Soldiers- Japs, nips, slants (the term slants reffers to the Japanese people's eye shape.) American soldiers- G.I.'s (Government Issue) Or For the Real Green soldiers, draftees, Joes, Mac (USMC only) Italian soldiers- Eye-ties, Goombah (Even though the term was more widly used after the war to reffer to Italian thugs) French soldiers- Frogs Polish soldiers-the polls Russia-Reds, Ruskies, Commies, Ivan.
What was the nickname given to the British soldiers in the American Revolution?
"Redcoats" and "Lobsters".========================The terms Redcoats and Lobsters disappeared when the British Army stopped wearing red tunics. From around the 18th Century, British soldiers became known as Tommies, a term which continued until around the end of the Second World War. Nowadays British soldiers are known as squadies (from squad)
Which is an example of President Jackson's success in foreign affairs during his term of office?
reopening of British West Indian ports
What is a zemindar?
A zemindar is a historical term for a landowner, especially one on the Indian subcontinent who paid tax directly to the British government.
