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That doesn't explain why early-modern generals adopted costumes with extremely distinctive hats. Napoleon's hat, for example, was meant to allow troops to disce
by denton-scratch 4y ago
That doesn't explain why early-modern generals adopted costumes with extremely distinctive hats. Napoleon's hat, for example, was meant to allow troops to discern him instantly.
- chrisseaton 4y agoA leader would want to stand out - this was before long range marksmen would be able to hit them from a distance.
- notatoad 4y agopart of the benefit of a distinctive hat is that you can take it off for an instant disguise.