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British Army Uniforms
Army Uniforms can be rooted to the British army of the 18th century. The uniforms were smallclothes, tight fitted, and consisted of wool and linen. -
A Change In Color
Regulations were created, giving the uniforms a base color of blue instead of red and assigned colored facings were given depending on the region one was in. -
Early America's Uniforms
Since their was a shortage of blue cloth the coatees of the uniforms were made with drab, black, brown, or gray cloth with red cuffs and in most cases, a white binding on the collar, however, that was discarded in 1813. -
Revisions
The uniforms were revised to be single- breasted with a 10 button closure. The red collars and cuffs were discarded and binding was to be put back on the uniforms. The color of the binding was white for infantry and yellow for artillery. A new cap was introduced as well and was influenced by the Belgic type cap worn by the British. -
The Mid-19th Century Uniforms
Due to a different army structure, more changes were made to the uniforms. The uniforms were single-breasted with 9 buttons of a different pattern, white or yellow lace on the collar, and worsted epaulettes on the shoulders. -
More Changes
New regulations were created and more changes to uniforms were made. The coatees were discarded and replaced with frock coats and more branch colors were presented. -
Late-19th Century Uniforms
Changes to the uniforms were made from experience and recommendations to make the uniforms more efficient. The "swiss blouse" was add to the uniforms and the pleats that the blouse used also presented the idea of layering. -
Early 20th Century Uniforms
In 1902 many rank, branch and specialist insignia were present in bright colors, drab, or bronze. Then, WWI happened and impacted the uniforms by changing color to match the German's olive drab uniforms. -
Mid-20th century Uniforms
The pattern of the uniforms were replaced with the pattern on the 1937 trousers and dyed an olive drab light shade wool serge for the winter and a cotton khaki for the summer, there were also modifications on the shirts as well. -
More Revisions
The army officially replaced the blue denim with olive drab and was a herringbone cotton twill uniform. The uniform was single-breasted with 5 buttons and 2 buttons on a waist band. The uniform also had a fall collar and 2 breast pockets. -
Improvements
An improved version of the uniform was created based on field experience. The uniforms had bigger pockets and discarded the waist band. Chemical protective garment were also added. -
Women's uniforms
A fashion designer was asked to restyle women's army uniforms. The uniform had a high round collar, nipped waist, and matching skirt. The uniform was made to be more feminine. -
Late-20th Century Uniforms
After WWII changes to the uniforms were created. Women's uniforms were removed and the uniforms were changed to green in shade 44. -
Adjustments
Tropical uniforms were introduced to soldiers in Vietnam. The uniforms were olive green in shade 107 and were wind resistant with 4 pockets. -
Camouflage
The army introduced BDU's which were camouflaged, however, they didn't go well with the climate in Vietnam, so the army switch back to the other uniforms. -
Today's Uniforms
The uniforms today are digital camouflage and use OCP.