The weapons and equipment of British warriors down the ages, from top to bottom;
Huscarl, 1066
Crusader knight, 1244
Longbowman, 1415
Yorkist Man-at-Arms, 1485
New Model Army musketeer 1645
Private, 1709
Corporal, 1815
Sergeant, 1916
Lance Corporal, 1944
Private, 2014
Holy crap that’s a lot to carry!
1800’s French Military Uniform
Today’s Military Uniforms
where did all the style go
where was the time when you could just
out-fab your opponents
do you really think it’s a good idea to take military advice from the French
REBLOGGING BECAUSE OF EVERYTHING OMFG
Historically the “style” died in 1914 because the French would wear bright blue and red uniforms and the British said “that’s a bad idea” and the French said “we look great” then they got sniped.