"American Militia in shirtsleeves Perry Brothers" Topic
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| Militia Pete | 26 Nov 2024 9:27 a.m. PST |
Question. I have the Perry militia in shirtsleeves (wearing weskits) However, some bloke keeps insisting this never happened. I am not doubting the Perry's were they got this information, but does anyone know where they got documentation for not having coats on. I have reenacted in the nice SC heat at Brattonsville and I can say in the sun at 110 degrees plus humidity I don't see why someone would wear one. Especially of dying from heat exhaustion. Thanks. |
HMS Exeter  | 26 Nov 2024 9:47 a.m. PST |
I remember reading about the Carolinas Campaign in which more than a few American troops were "clothed" in tatters more akin to the garb of Ben Gunn than any kind of uniform. |
| 79thPA | 26 Nov 2024 10:56 a.m. PST |
It reached about 100 degrees during the Battle of Monmouth, and continentals stripped down to their waistcoat and shirtsleeves. |
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