enjoytheelephant:

bantarleton:

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

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Holy crap that’s a lot to carry!

equestrianrepublican:

maknbacn:

the-vashta-nerada:

bitterempress:

1800’s French Military Uniform

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Today’s Military Uniforms

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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.