Uniforms of the British Rocket Troops in the Napoleonic Wars

 

Uniforms of the British Rocket Troops in the Napoleonic Wars

“Uniforms of the British Rocket Troops in the Napoleonic Wars” by C. E. Franklin, published in the Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research (Vol. 81, No. 327, Autumn 2003, pp. 191–215), provides an in-depth study of the dress and equipment of Britain’s rocket troops during the Napoleonic Wars. Franklin examines uniform design, regimental distinctions, and practical adaptations that supported the troops’ specialized role in artillery and rocket deployment. Drawing on contemporary illustrations, records, and surviving artifacts, the article contextualizes these uniforms within both operational requirements and ceremonial presentation, offering valuable insights for military historians, reenactors, and enthusiasts of early 19th-century British military material culture.