The cap colouration/symbol designate what unit they're from.
British soldiers wear bearskin hats as part of their uniform as a tradition that dates back to the early 19th century. The hats are made from the fur of Canadian black bears and are worn as a symbol of prestige and honor.
The basic colour was khaki
They wore helmets long before world war 1.
The term British Soldiers applies to all soldier of the United Kingdom, and historically all soldiers of the British Empire.
The Boston Massacre is the incident in which five soldiers were shot by British soldiers in 1770.
Special Forces wear Green Berets Rangers wear Tan Berets Airborne wears Maroon Berets Rest of the Army wears Black Berets. But they don't really mean anything.
Soldiers working under a UN mission wear a blue beret or helmet. They technically aren't UN soldiers. They remain soldiers for the country they come from.
It was part of General Eric Shinsheki's vision of the Army for the 21st Century, or at least that's the official take on it. It's supposed to symbolize a transformation of the Army, build morale, and so forth. All it really accomplished was to put a bunch of legs in berets, so that they can wear them more like pizza hats than military berets.
berets i think
they wear smocks and berets and some wear clothes that border on eccentricity.
They used to wear red coats - hence their nickname Redcoats.
the green berets, or maybe the marine snipers.
There are roughly 4500 estimated Green Beret soldiers. it is said that the Green Berets make up less than 1% of the US Army's population.
Yes, Italians do wear berets, although they are not a dominant part of everyday fashion. Berets can be seen in various contexts, such as military uniforms, traditional attire in certain regions, or as a stylish accessory among some individuals. Fashion trends vary widely across Italy, and while berets may not be universally popular, they are appreciated by some as a chic addition to an outfit.
No. The 101st Airborne is no longer an airborne division. It's has been the 101st Airborne (Air Assault) Division since Vietnam (I think). They wear the black berets. I was in 1st Brigade. -Keith
British soldiers wear bearskin hats as part of their uniform as a tradition that dates back to the early 19th century. The hats are made from the fur of Canadian black bears and are worn as a symbol of prestige and honor.
Its better to join the Green Berets as a Army Solider because you will get more experience and have a better chance of making it through the selection process and training. Civilians can not join the Green Berets. The GB's are Soldiers, not civilians.