Early U.S. Bands – Part 1
Pre-Revolutionary War
Prior to the Revolutionary War, colonists readily adapted to British military traditions and rapidly accepted England’s military ideas. They copied British militia organization, utilized British training manuals, and … Continue reading →
A Soldier in the Revolutionary War – Part 3
Life in the Army
The drum controlled a soldier’s day. The fifers and drummers in each regiment played different tunes to tell the soldiers where they should be and what … Continue reading →
A Soldier in the Revolutionary War – Part 2
What would you eat in the Army?
The food a soldier was given, or issued, each day by the Army was called a ration. He knew it was time to … Continue reading →