The turning point of the Revolutionary War gets a lavish treatment here, with a thorough battlefield account amplified by a detailed cast of participants, a time line, and notes on weaponry, battleships, and uniforms. Capturing the drama of the events without being exploitative, Ferrie describes ...
The team has also been called the Bronx Bombers, the Pinstripers (due to the distinctive pinstripes on their home uniforms), and the Evil Empire (by opposing fans, particularly those of their archrival, the Boston Red Sox). They played at the Polo Grounds until 1922 and then moved to ...
Uniforms worn by the Regular Army of the United States during the Mexican War were based on regulations adopted in 1832 when the uniform was completely redesigned. Facing colors worn on the uniform of America's armies from the Revolutionary War were restored, those being: buff for generals and...
Once in the ranks, successful soldier-women probably learned to act and talk like men. With their uniforms loose and ill-fitting and with so many underage boys in the ranks, women, especially due to their lack of facial hair, could pass as young men. Also, Victorian men, by and large...
With their uniforms loose and ill-fitting and with so many underage boys in the ranks, women, especially due to their lack of facial hair, could pass as young men. Also, Victorian men, by and large, were modest by today's standards. Soldiers slept in their clothes, bathed in their ...
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slave state- any of the southern states in which slavery was legal prior to the American Civil War free state- any state prohibiting slavery prior to the American Civil War Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. ...
George Washington’s preferred colour for Continental Army uniforms was red, the same as the regular British army. However as America only produced one significant dye – indigo – the American uniforms were blue. George Washington declined to draw a salary for his work as commander in chief of...
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That fall, the army held a competitive trial for drill proficiency, and the 83rd was one of two regiments awarded prized imported French uniforms. Described as being a "...uniform of the Chasseur de Vincennes, consisting of a shako, two uniforms," a cloak, a leather knapsack, and complet...