"I think when you're winning, you're uniforms are cool."
-Shaun Alexander
So why would people wear brightly colored, obvious uniforms when they could be spotted from a mile away?
Uniforms were essential for both sides of the war to win. Because weapons at the time were powered with blackpowder, the battlefeild would quickly fill with smoke and debris. This would make it difficult to tell friend from foe, and you may accidentally shoot an ally by accident. Thus is why they have such bright uniforms- it allows them to be seen by their allies.
Also, uniforms bring an army together and make them seem like a real army. One of the first things the Patriots lacked but needed desperately was uniforms of their own. They would make their cause seem more official and mposing, like they weren't just kidding around. They were seriously commited to their cause, and wanted to dress the part as well.
Uniforms were essential for both sides of the war to win. Because weapons at the time were powered with blackpowder, the battlefeild would quickly fill with smoke and debris. This would make it difficult to tell friend from foe, and you may accidentally shoot an ally by accident. Thus is why they have such bright uniforms- it allows them to be seen by their allies.
Also, uniforms bring an army together and make them seem like a real army. One of the first things the Patriots lacked but needed desperately was uniforms of their own. They would make their cause seem more official and mposing, like they weren't just kidding around. They were seriously commited to their cause, and wanted to dress the part as well.
So why would the Brittish wear bright red and white uniforms?
They were currently the world's most powerful nation, and they wanted to make sure that everyone could tell the difference between a high officer from Great Briten and everyone else. Wearing the uniform was an honor, and soldiers would be proud to wear it and fight for their country.
They were currently the world's most powerful nation, and they wanted to make sure that everyone could tell the difference between a high officer from Great Briten and everyone else. Wearing the uniform was an honor, and soldiers would be proud to wear it and fight for their country.