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 →

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 →

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 →