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Ragtag New England Troopers Formed First Army Nucleus
Philadelphia reports on the 1775 origins of the Continental Army. A Massachusetts emissary urged Congress to regulate the army near Boston, leading to George Washington’s appointment as commander in chief and the enlistment of 14,000 men across colonies. Early troops wore hunting jackets and homespun, armed with varied weapons. pay scales and early colonial orders outlined the fledgling army’s structure as it expanded toward independence. The piece notes bicentennial reflections and contrasts with today’s Armed Forces.
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