Of the Continental Line
Line Company
The heart of any Continental Line Regiment were the eight companies of line troops. While riflemen, light infantry, and dragoons might serve as scouts, advanced guards and flanking parties, when the major armies collided the line companies decided the outcome of the battle.
These men were taught to fight in close-order, firing rapid, aimed volleys, and then close with the enemy to fight with their bayonets. By
June 1779, they were a match for the best the British had to offer.
Our reenacting Seventh Virginia attempts to recreate the appearance of the Virginia Continental Line soldier of 1779. Consequently, we wear the uniform specified by General Washington in that year -- blue regimentals with red turnbacks.
Refer to your Soldier's Manual for uniform and accoutrement requirements to serve in the Line Company.
These men were taught to fight in close-order, firing rapid, aimed volleys, and then close with the enemy to fight with their bayonets. By
June 1779, they were a match for the best the British had to offer.
Our reenacting Seventh Virginia attempts to recreate the appearance of the Virginia Continental Line soldier of 1779. Consequently, we wear the uniform specified by General Washington in that year -- blue regimentals with red turnbacks.
Refer to your Soldier's Manual for uniform and accoutrement requirements to serve in the Line Company.
