American Legion (Great Britain)

The American Legion was a cavalry and infantry corps (brigade) of the British Army in the American Revolutionary War commanded by Benedict Arnold.

Organisation
The American Legion was organised in October 1780 at Long Island, New York. In the first half of 1781, it was sent with Benedict Arnold on raids in Virginia. The Legion's uniform consisted of a red coat with green facings. The coats had short tails as opposed to those worn by British Regulars who wore long tails.

History
The Legion was with Arnold in the September 1781 raid on New London, Connecticut, but was not involved in the attack on Fort Griswold. It was, however, involved in the British occupation and burning of New London. The Legion was disbanded in August 1783.