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Should the British go back to wearing bright red in battle?

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Richard65 · M
Personally, I always admired the Swiss Guard.

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Richard65 · M
@JimboSaturn they're the military protection for the Pope in the Vatican City. I laugh every time I see them.
JimboSaturn · 51-55, M
@Richard65 Me too. As a good former Catholic I'm familiar with these guys. I think the Pope should ask for a uniform change :P
Burnley123 · 41-45, M
These days, when everyone wears camp gear, it looks truly ridiculous. But, there was a good reason why armies of that era worse bright colours.

In the days of cannons and muskets, battlefields were very noisy and foggy. Also, battles were fought in lines and at relatively close range. Apart from the light infantry (proto-snipers) nobody used woodland terrain as cover. You needed bright colours to know where your own troops are so you could keep solid formation in all of the chaos.
Bumbles · 51-55, M
@Burnley123 Lots of smoke too from muskets, too.
Burnley123 · 41-45, M
@Bumbles aye. I typed soggy instead of foggy!
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WandererTony · 56-60, M
They should not go back to battle in the first place 🙂
Nanoose · 61-69, M
No. And they shouldn’t go back to wearing white pants into battle either. Cheers and happy weekend!
DownTheStreet · 56-60, M
Without question
That is haram, starmer will not be pleased
JimboSaturn · 51-55, M
Perhaps they should also affix bullseyes on their backs as well.
SW-User
The Mounties have red covered.
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Bumbles · 51-55, M
@SW-User Bears can’t see red?
Matt85 · 36-40, M
well its more honest to proclaim your pressence
not that i know shit about being real 🚬😔
Felina · F
Called em red necks in the time of the Boer war … Chaka Zulu laughed 😂💀
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Bumbles · 51-55, M
@MethDozer No need to imagine, Napoleon did just that!
SunshineGirl · 36-40, F
@MethDozer Camouflage is a relatively modern concept. Historically most warfare has been fought at close quarters and it was more important to clearly identify your own men than hide from the enemy.
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