Brandon Fisichella
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Who Were the British Light Infantry of the American War of Independence?
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The stereotypical Redcoat was an unthinking machine- standing stock still in unyielding line formations while rebel sharpshooters took them out at a distance from cover. The reality could not be further from the truth! During the American War of Independence, the British army had some of the best Light Infantry in the world! So much so that they even began training their entire army, not just the elite units, to fight like them. In this video, I explain who these elite "flank company" soldiers were, how they were equipped and trained, and finally, how they fought.
The Weapons of the LI
And a great reenactment group portraying them
The book recommendations:
"Noble Volunteers,"
"With Zeal and With Bayonets Only",
Don's new book, "These Distinguished Corps,"
Video Timestamps:
Introduction 00:00 - 00:57
Who Were the Lights? 00:58 - 03:36
Clothing & Equipment 03:37 - 09:49
Advertisement 09:50 - 12:54
Selection & Training 12:55 - 19:45
Their Organization 19:46 - 23:36
How they Fought 23:37 - 31:59
Conclusion 32:00 - 34:41
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