Brandon Fisichella
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How Much Were 18th Century Soldiers Paid?
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January 31, 2026
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How well paid were soldiers in the 18th century? Were redcoats all impoverished, indebted, 'scum of the earth' on the verge of starvation, like people often make them out to be? If so, why would anyone even decide to enlist? And, how did their pay compare with others of a similar social class? In this video, we discuss these questions and more as we begin a small series of videos about soldiers' pay.
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