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Initially, the Continental Army (as the colonial troops were called) did not have uniforms, so many of them fought in whatever they had. This ranged from everyday clothes, hunting gear, to old British uniforms they had around. Later on, Continental troops got blue uniforms.
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How are the British army and the colonial army alike and difference?
The British colonists in America came from England, and therefore originally shared elements of a common culture!
What uniforms did the Portuguese army wear in 1914?
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What has the author Alan Kemp written?
Alan Kemp has written: 'American soldiers of the Revolution' -- subject(s): American forces, British forces, History, Uniforms, United States, United States. Army 'The British Army in the American Revolution' -- subject(s): British forces, Colonial forces, Great Britain, Great Britain. Army, History, Uniforms
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Elena, try to get a book called "Simpkins uniforms of the british army" your local library may be able to help. Simpkins is THE authority on the subject.
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they were bossing them
Was Charles Cornwallis a patriot or British?
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What were the battles benedcit Arnold fought in?
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A British army officer and colonial administrator. (from Wikipedia.com)
What has the author PH Smitherman written?
P.H Smitherman has written: 'Infantry Uniforms of the British Army'
What has the author P H Smitherman written?
P. H. Smitherman has written: 'Cavalry uniforms of the British Army' -- subject(s): Great Britain, Great Britain. Army. Cavalry, Uniforms 'Uniforms of the Royal Artillery 1716-1966' -- subject(s): Great Britain, Great Britain. Army. Royal Artillery, Great Britain. Army. Royal Regiment of Artillery, Uniforms 'Uniforms of the Scottish regiments' -- subject(s): Great Britain, Great Britain. Army, Scottish regiments, Uniforms
Are the uniforms of officers in the same as soldiers in the British army?
The combat uniforms are the same yes, the only difference being is rank insignia. However dress uniforms are varied by rank
