Nickname for the British soldiers

Answer 1

British soldiers were called Lobsterbacks because of their red uniform coats. Colonial soldiers (technically, not soldiers, but militia) were called Minute Men bacuse they could be ready for action on a minute's notice.

Answer 2

Redcoats was the name the people of Boston gave to the British soldiers. This is because the British uniform tops were red.

Answer 3

The colonists in Boston called them the red coats.

Answer 4

Limeys. Lime was issued to British sailors to combat scurvy. Or Redcoats/Lobsterbacks when the British Army wore red uniforms. Tommies. Squaddies.