![]() ![]() ![]() It was only the British Regulars, who were just a small party in the battle, that would have worn their own unique uniforms. As far as their equipment, arms, and uniforms were concerned, neither side had a specific dress code, and they all wore the pieces of clothing that were available at that time to them, and many likely wore their own civilian clothes. In the battle, the Continentals had around 1,200 combined regular and militia troops on their side, while the British and Canadian Loyalist forces had about 1.5 times that many on hand. Brigadier Generals Richard Montgomery and Daniel Morgan and Major General Benedict Arnold were commanding the Continental troops, while New York-born then-Quebec-resident James Livingston led a Canadian regiment in support of the revolutionaries. In command of the Canadian Loyalists in this battle was the Governor of Canada, Guy Carleton, in support of Colonel Allen Maclean, who was in command of the British forces. The combatants of this battle were American troops who attacked a force that was comprised of Canadian volunteers and British recruits. The purpose of this invasion into Canada was partly to attract the population of Canada into supporting the American interests in the war. and one that came with very heavy losses. This battle was the first major war defeat for the Americans. The Battle of Quebec was an important part of the famous Invasion of Canada campaign during the American Revolutionary War, and it took place on December 31st, 1775 at Quebec City. ![]()
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