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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk
Does not explain the red coats. They British were fighting in the wood against a force that knew the landscape and wore brown in color clothing. Generally the regular garb of the day. Red coat is not the best choice IMO.  |
You said you wondered why the British thought the red coat was the best uniform. My point was that prior to that time, when battles were always fought by regular troops in long straight lines, the color helped them identify their own side. Other than that the color didn't matter. Marching in huge columns with artillery and baggage trains making huge amounts of noise, the best camoflage in the world wouldn't have made any difference.