# Redcoats: How British Infantry Won an Empire

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Podcast: [Restful History for Sleep](https://stenobird.com/podcast/restful-history-for-sleep-7616376)
Published: 2026-07-25T20:08:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, we explore the pivotal role of British infantry, commonly known as the Redcoats, in establishing and expanding the British Empire. Through key battles and strategic innovations, we examine how their tactics and discipline paved the way for a global superpower.

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