[DOC] [TLE] FAQ about the American Revolutionary War - Campaign 1776 [PAR] The colonists living in the British North American colonies who rebelled against 
the authority of the crown were known as patriots, revolutionaries, continentals, 
colonials, ... remaining in control of these areas even following the American 
Revolution. ... At its peak, the British Army had upwards of 22,000 men at its 
disposal in... [DOC] [TLE] Outfitting an American Revolutionary Soldier | NCpedia [PAR] When the war began, American soldiers used the weapons from their state's 
militia ... These muskets were much lighter in weight than the British army's "
Brown ... These regiments were formed into a single brigade called the North 
Carolina Brigade. ... Because the smoke was white, bright colors were used for 
uniforms. [DOC] [TLE] Hessian (soldier) - Wikipedia [PAR] Hessians /hn/ is the term given to the 18th century German auxiliaries 
contracted for ... The British hired Hessian troops for combat duty in several 
eighteenth century ... soldiers fought for the British during the American 
Revolutionary War, ... In 1714, 6,000 Hessians were rented to Sweden for its war 
with Russia whilst... [DOC] [TLE] British Army during the American War of Independence - Wikipedia [PAR] The British Army during the American War of Independence served for eight 
years in .... In 1776, there were 119 generals of various grades in the British Army
. ... The Army further adapted this formation during the American Revolution by ... 
an experimental light infantry regiment known as 80th Regiment of Light-Armed 
Foot,... [DOC] [TLE] What were British soldiers called during the Revolutionary War ... [PAR] British infantrymen were often called Redcoats or Lobster Backs during the war. 
At the time of the American Revolution, these names were derogatory ... Brilliantly 
colored uniforms were an asset during an 18th century battle because muskets ... 
The British army retained the red coat as its trademark for more than 200 years. [DOC] [TLE] Redcoats *** - Colonial America [PAR] What was their involvement in the American Revolutionary War? ... War, who 
were so-called because of their red coats and uniforms that were worn ... The 
common soldiers who made up the majority of British Redcoats had a hard ... 
These new redcoats had no choice in the matter - the alternative was the death 
sentence. [DOC] [TLE] Just the Essentials: Clothing and Equipment of Revolutionary War ... [PAR] Minute men and militia were citizen soldiers and did not have uniforms. ... they 
wore their own clothes, over which they carried their weapons and equipment. 
When they were called ... These British Regulars are grenadiers; you can tell by 
... a battle in the Revolutionary War, would you rather dress like a British soldier 
or a. [DOC] [TLE] Revolutionary War Soldiers - A Complete History [PAR] Officers of higher rank were often mounted increasing their visibility. Their colorful 
uniforms, some with gold braid, created targets of opportunities for sharpshooters
. ... In 1775, the British Revolutionary War soldier was poor, probably pressed into 
service as an alternative to ... These men were known as summer soldiers. [DOC] [TLE] British Soldier - AmericanRevolution.org [PAR] By the end of the first year (1775) 16% of these troops were already casualties! ... 
The Royal Navy's recruiting parties were called "Press Gangs". ... But, did you 
ever think of the effort it took to keep those uniforms in that condition? ... These 
were the British men-at-arms that participated in the American Revolution (and all
... [DOC] [TLE] Militia and Army - Boundless [PAR] Learn more about militia and army in the Boundless open textbook. ... Militiamen 
were lightly armed, had little training, and usually did not have uniforms. ... the 
Revolutionary cause in the eight years of the war, but there were never more than 
... These American militias were an important supplement to the Continental Army
. [DOC] [TLE] American Revolution for Kids: Life as a Revolutionary War Soldier [PAR] Kids learn about the daily life of a Revolutionary War Soldier including the ... 
Soldiers had to buy their own uniforms, gear, and weapons with their own money, 
... Getting sent to one of these ships

Question: From their uniforms, British soldiers during the Revolutionary War were called these
Answer: Redcoats