Military Uniforms
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Fashion, Clothing
- Curriculum: Worldwide
Military uniforms are specialized clothing used to indicate military allegiance. Traditionally, they have imparted a wide variety of information about their wearers, from military rank and social status to ethnicity and religious affiliation. Arising from the practical need for combatants to identify friend and foe in battle, they also fulfill the psychological function of reinforcing unity and hierarchy within military organizations.
Form and Function
Historically, military uniforms have included apparel as diverse as belts, baldrics, cloaks, tunics, coats, and even...
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