American Legion (Great Britain)

American Legion
American Legion reenactors at Colonial Williamsburg
Active1780–1783
Disbanded24 October 1783
Country Great Britain
AllegianceNew York
BranchBritish Army
TypeProvincial Troops
RoleCavalry and infantry
SizeCorps (regiment)
Part ofBritish American Forces
FacingsGreen
EngagementsAmerican War of Independence
Commanders
Commanding OfficerBrigadier General Benedict Arnold

The American Legion was a provincial cavalry and infantry corps (regiment) of the British Army in the American War of Independence commanded by Brigadier General Benedict Arnold.


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