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Soldiers of 1781:
The Battle of Pensacola has been described as a cross-cultural event. Spanish forces included some of the country's most elite regiments including the Hibernian Infantry. Joining the Spanish force were Grenadiers, Dragoons and Rangers of the Louisiana Regiment, a company of well trained Irish soldiers, American volunteers, and some 800 French Rangers. Soldiers from Louisiana included free mulatto and Negro troops. Slaves served both the Spanish and British military. British forces included the elite British 60th and 16th Foot, Pennsylvania and Maryland Loyalist, and the 3rd Waldeck Regiment of German mercenaries. |