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On that fateful morning
in April '75, when "the shot heard 'round the world" was fired, the
total effective strength of the British Army - worldwide - was some 45,000
officers and men. 8,500 of them were stationed in North America. (Very few of
this original force survived the eight years of war. By the end of the first
year (1775) 16% of these troops were already casualties!
This force primarily consisted of infantry, a small
artillery contingent and no cavalry. Six years of hard fighting later, when
Lord Cornwallis surrendered his army at Yorktown, the British Army in North
America numbered 2,484 artillerymen, 39,294 infantry, and 6,869 cavalrymen,
plus a few thousand contracted civilians.
Time to dress the part in your schools historical
project in this British Red Coat or Lobster Back costume.
The
terms Red Coat or Lobster Back are often used to refer to a soldier of the
historical British Army, because of the color of the military uniforms formerly
worn by the majority of regiments. The uniform of most British soldiers from
the late 17th century to the 19th century included a madder red coat or coatee.
So stand tall and protect your country in this Colonial Red Coat costume.
Includes: Colonial Military Coat, Vest, Breeches, Lace Jabot and Lace Cuffs.
Perfect for Thanksgiving or School Plays!
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