What Actually Happened When British Redcoats Smoked Tobacco?

Why did tobacco mean so much to British redcoats? Follow William Wheeler from the disease-ridden Walcheren expedition to the night before Waterloo, exploring how smoking became part of soldiers’ daily routines, friendships, and small comforts amid the hardships of war. Through Wheeler’s experiences and other soldiers’ accounts, discover the beliefs and personal stories behind a simple clay pipe. Subscribe to Ancient Ranks for more stories about the real lives of British soldiers.