As the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution begins to dominate headlines, clichés and old myths are already crawling back into the conversation. The Redcoats were robotic. Their officers were clueless aristocrats. They lost because they were hopeless. You’ve heard it all before. But what if we told you the truth is far more interesting? … Continue reading A Very Fine Regiment: The 47th Foot in the American Revolution
Dispelling the Myth of Riflemen in the American War of Independence
Contrary to popular belief, buckskin-wearing militiamen with long rifles didn’t win the American Revolution. The reality of their impact is far less impressive than the myth suggests.
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