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Louis XV's Army (2) - French Infantry

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Men-at-Arms - 1500 - 1800 A.D.

MSRP old price: $17.95


Product Info

Title
Louis XV's Army (2) - French Infantry
Publisher
Category
Author
Rene Chartrand
Publish Year
1997
Pages
48
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147474504
MFG. Part #
OSPMAA302
Type
Softcover
Series
MAA302

Description

In Louis XV's army the classification of 'French' infantry denoted troops recruited from men born and raised in France. These regiments were called, naturally enough, infanterie francaise as opposed to the mercenary 'foreign' infantry recruited elsewhere. Making up the bulk of the army, all officers and men were to be of the Roman Catholic faith, the official state religion. Regimental recruiting parties went to towns and villages looking for likely young volunteers, inducing them to enlist with the usual promises – quick money, fast women, good wines and great glory.