How did British soldiers get the name 'redcoats'?

The red coats that they wore

Explanation:

Definition of Redcoats: The Redcoats refer to British soldiers, especially during the American Revolutionary War, who were so-called because of their red coats and uniforms that were worn by the majority of regiments. The common soldiers who made up the majority of British Redcoats had a hard life in the British army.

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