What are 2 nicknames for the British soldiers?

Due to their long redcoats, British soldiers were nicknamed “lobsters” and “bloody backs” by the colonists.

What are the nicknames for the British Army?

The Sugar Stick Brigade – Royal Army Ordnance Corps.

How are British army units named?

They are usually lettered A through to D, and made up of at least two platoons. But sometimes they have names such as ‘Grenadier Company’ or ‘Fire Support Company’. Companies are commanded by a major or a captain.

What was the nickname of the cavalry regiment?

No one knows for certain why, but the soldiers of the all-Black 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments were dubbed “buffalo soldiers” by the Native Americans they encountered. One theory claims the nickname arose because the soldiers’ dark, curly hair resembled the fur of a buffalo.

What is the nickname for the signals cap badge?

The Royal Corps of Signals Cap Badge – famously known as ‘Jimmy’ – depicts Mercury, the Roman God who is closely associated with Hermes the Greek Messenger of the Gods.

Where is the 3rd Cavalry Regiment?

Fort Hood, Texas
The 3rd Cavalry Regiment, formerly 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment (“Brave Rifles”) is a regiment of the United States Army currently stationed at Fort Hood, Texas.

What were the names of the Rough Riders?

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