A dragoon pauses on the edge of a battle, trying to identify friend from foe. The “fog of war” was a reality of the 18th Century...constant firing of black powder caused great clouds of smoke, at times obscuring the enemy only yards away. Uniforms were also a factor in identity...both British and Continental Dragoons wore green jackets at various times.
A dragoon pauses on the edge of a battle, trying to identify friend from foe. The “fog of war” was a reality of the 18th Century...constant firing of black powder caused great clouds of smoke, at times obscuring the enemy only yards away. Uniforms were also a factor in identity...both British and Continental Dragoons wore green jackets at various times.