British Soldiers in Rhode Island, 1776-79 -A Lecture by Don Hagist- Part 4: Conscripts & Trades

A common misconception about the British Army during the American Revolution was that they were all conscripts, forcibly enlisted from the dregs of society. This has long-since proven to be false. So, if they weren't conscripts, then who were they, really?

In this part of our Don Hagist lecture series, Don discusses the myth of British conscription, and offers some alternative insights into the types of trades that these soldiers practiced prior to (and sometimes congruent with) their service in the army.

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