Units of the British Colonial ArmyBritish Line Infantry (Regular Infantry)
The British Colonial Infantry at this time wore many different colors for their facings, cuffs, and collars. So, it's up to you to decide. You can go with blue, white, green, red, or "buff" yellow.
2nd Hessian Grenadier Regiment (German Grenadiers)
Hessians tended to have bright contrasting colors. For example, dark blue coats with bright yellow trousers. From my understanding, the 2nd Hessian officers wore tricorns similar to that of the regular British infantry regiments. I'm sorry, but I can't find any pictures of the 2nd Hessian officers.
33rd Yorkshire Regiment of Foot (Regular Infantry)
The 33rd Yorkshire dresses in the regular British uniform with red facings, cuffs, and collars. However, the 33rd had a very specific pattern on their uniforms, it's in the spoiler.
22nd King's Royal Regiment of Foot (Regular Infantry)
The 22nd was made up of loyalist Colonials who wanted to fight for the king. They were given very basic green uniforms. (Some reenactor pics here.) They were really the same uniforms as most British regiments, officers included, but just with a green color, and white collars, cuffs, and facings.
42nd "Black Watch" Highland Regiment of Foot (Elite)
These guys were one of the powerhouse regiments in British service at the time. It was made up of very large "grenadier-status" Scotsmen and Irishmen. They are probably the most iconic highland foot regiment of the British Army from the mid 1700s well into the early 1800s. They did not wear the ostrich-feather caps until later on, during the AWI, they wore berets and grenadier bearskins. Some men even wore trousers as well.
3rd "Scots" Regiments of Foot Guards (Elite)
The mostly known foot guard regiment in British service at the time. They played a huge part in the Battle of New York.
60th Royal American Regiment of Foot (Skirmishers)
The iconic and to-be-feared 60th were loyalist Colonials. They were made up of some of the best Colonial marksmen at the time. They did not wear green, as many people think, nor were they considered a light infantry regiment. They were fusiliers and were some of the best shots at the time. Later on in the war, they began traveling and fighting lightly, as the pictures show below.
Native Auxiliaries (Native American Mercenaries)
Basically, you can't go wrong with this one. You can give the Indians some British service coats, give them trousers, give them nothing, make them naked... It's up to you. Definitely though, no matter what weapons you give them, make sure they have tomahawks. These guys would make very good skirmish cavalry. Guns would be nice for them. However, they don't need to be cavalry.
16th "Queen's Own" Regiment of Horse (Dragoons/Household Cavalry)
These guys were fierce. Very big men, and very big black horses. Simple. These men were dragoons, and became a household cavalry regiment later on in the war. They protected the likes of Clinton and Cornwallis.
17th Tarleton Light Dragoons (Light Dragoons)
You all know 'em. You all love 'em. The dragoon regiment of the famous William Tarleton, who created the famous Tarleton Helmet used all the way to the 1820's.
1st Royal Regiment of Artillery (Artillery)
The British Artillery used inverted colors than the line and fusilier regiments. I suggest when you do the artillery, you have four units, ranker, train, guardsman, and officer. Every artillery battery in British service had designated guardsman who served not only to protect the guns, but as back up artillerists in case one was killed.
Royal Engineer Corps. (Engineers)
They wore uniforms in similar fashion to the regiment they served in, but I'd suggest making them match with the regular British infantry that you make. However, the Royal Engineers wore the exact same uniform as the Royal artillery. The REC and the RA were part of the same divisions.
His Majesty's Royal Marines, 1st Battalion (Specialist Infantry)
THe Royal Marines were a bright red coat with stallion white facings, cuffs, and collars. I suggest you refer to the forum member
zac when doing these guys. zac reenacts the Royal Marines. He should be able to help you far more than I.
Commander-in-Chief, Sir Henry Clinton (General)
Sir Henry Clinton was the man-in-charge of the British Colonial Army. He foresaw the plans of attack, orders of battle, and general tactics of the war. When making this unit, I suggest adding some generic "staff" as a unit, and then Sir Henry Clinton himself. Mounted of course.
Units of the Continental ArmyMinute Men (Militia)
The volunteer militias during the AWI were so rapidly formed and deployed, they were coined the "Minute Men" by the British army. "Look, here comes the Minute Men!" Poorly trained, poorly equipped, but extremely-zealous, the Minute Men companies helped the armies of the Continental Army on more than one occasion. Often times, these men used long rifles, and skirmished British regiments from their flanks. When it comes to their uniform, it's really whatever you want. Any color, any coat, any hat, any trousers. They wore whatever they had, they were not supplied by their state or commonwealth.
Continental Army Line Infantry (Regular Infantry)
The main force of the armies of the Continental Army. Equipped and geared by state or commonwealth. However, these men were given the iconic red, white, and blue uniforms, of different quality of course. Not all states and commonwealths were wealthy enough to provide the full wool uniform. (Picture: Left=Ranker, Right=Sergeant/Officer)
1st New Jersey Volunteers (Militia)
At the time, the 1stNJ volunteers were raised from local Jersian farmers, clerks, innkeepers, businessmen, etc. They were equipped in green, white, and red accordingly. Originally, these men were loyalist infantry. However, after the battle of New York, the deserted from the British army, and became continental soldiers.
1st Delaware Grenadiers (Grenadiers)
These men were fierce. They fought in the south under General Nathaniel Green. State regular grenadiers out of Delaware.
2nd New York Infantry Regiment (Regular Infantry)
The powerhouse of the Northern Army. These men wore brown coats, with black cuffs, collars, and facings. They were supplied directly by the commonwealth of New York. Most of these men fought in the French-Indian War under the British army. This regiment, composed of almost all Germans, was part Polish, and Danish. It was lead by a German officer.
2nd Maryland Infantry Regiment (Elite)
Serving under Nathaniel Green, these men became famous for their stout counter to the British advance at the Battle of Guildford Courthouse.
Morgan's Provisional Rifle Corps. (Skirmishers)
Excellent skirmishers. Formed from a lot of hunters. They used the Kentucky Long Rifle as their primary weapon, although some men preferred to use the long land pattern brown bess. (I apologize, but this is the only image i can find of them. It's their evolution of uniforms throughout the years. The AWI is to the very far left. Also, this picture is actually very big, but it keeps making it super small. Here's the link for the picture:
http://mymilitaryhistory.blogspot.com/2007/07/morgans-revolutionary-ranger-riflemen.html)
Pulaski's Polish Legion (Medium Lancer Cavalry/Dragoons)
Oh, baktech will be proud. These men, Polish immigrants, pushed into service, formed an "ułan" regiment to keep to their heritage of being the best cavalry in Europe for 100s of years. They were credited with saving George Washington from British capture... twice.
Henry Lee's Light Dragoons (Light Dragoons/Infantrymen)
Grandfather of American Civil War General Robert E. Lee, Henry "Lightning Horse" Lee was one of the best cavalrymen/officers in the Americas. He served in the British Army in the French-Indian War. He personally decided the colors and uniform of his dragoon regiment when George Washington gave him the go to. What do you think? Pink and white, with a black casque helm? Lee's Legion was a light dragoon and light infantry regiment.
5th Connecticut Light Horse Regiment (Light Dragoons)
It is from my understanding, and according to my old history textbook from high school, these men served in the south under Nathaniel Green. I do not have a colored image, but they wore green coats, with blue cuffs, collars, and facings, a red under garment, and yellow trousers. Very colorful regiment of cavalry.
Gridley's Continental Artillery Regiment (Artillery)
Fought in the South under Nathaniel Green. Most famous for their counter-bombardment of the British 3rd Artillery at the battle of Guilford Courthouse. This battery also contributed to the pounding of the fort that housed General Cornwallis in the south.
Continental Army Corps. of Engineers (Engineers)
Not very much to say about these guys. They were basic sappers and engineers. They were geared in similar clothing of the Continental Army regiments, except with white collars, cuffs, and facings, and wore a casque helm.
Continental Marines, 2nd Battalion (Specialist Infantry)
Marines. Marines everywhere. Green, Red, and White. An awesome color combination, in my opinion. These men often served out at sea, and wore little to no clothing. However, there were occasions where they fought on land. There valor in the face of death was remarkable.
Commander-in-Chief, George Washington (General)
The famous General himself. He fought with the British in the French-Indian War, thus he knew very well the tactics of the British armies. He knew how to combat them, and often times than not, he was successful. Scrutinized for his camp at Valley Forge where he lost 34% of his soldiers to attrition, Washington became the first US president after the AWI. Arguably, the most important man in American history. Be sure to add his guard.
