1776: The American Revolution by David McCullough

Author:David McCullough [McCullough, David]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: General, History, War, United States
ISBN: 9780743226721
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 2006-06-27T15:36:49+00:00

On a day such as this, on the eve of battle, they would have given close attention to all the particulars of their arms and accoutrements, and each man to his own appearance. Most would be freshly shaved and their uniforms made as presentable as possible. On the move, seen from a distance, they looked glorious in their red coats and crossbelts, marching rank on rank, their huge regimental battle flags flying at the front atop ten-foot poles. Seen up close, however, the red coats, waist-length in front, longer at the back, were often faded and out at the elbows. Cuffs were frayed, knees patched, stockings or marching gaiters often torn beyond mending, try as each man would to look the part.

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