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.
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Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.
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René Chartrand was born in Montreal and educated in Canada, the United States and the Bahamas. A senior curator with Canada's National Historic Sites for nearly three decades, he is now a freelance writer and historical consultant for cinema and historic sites restorations. He has written numerous articles and books including over 20 Osprey titles and the first two volumes of Canadian Military Heritage. Also a student of wines, he currently lives in Hull, Quebec, with his wife and two sons.
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gold hat lace, double vertical pockets, silver hat lace, white buttonhole lace, yellow buttonhole lace, red lined blue, horizontal pocket, grey white coat, red cuffs, pewter buttons, livery lace, blue cuffs, royal grenadiers, royal militia, white gaiters, silver lace edging, red waistcoat, crimson collar, blue waistcoat, six buttons, nine buttons, simple soldat, bearskin caps, red collar, red lapels Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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In Louis XV's army the classification of 'French' infantry denoted troops recruited from men born and raised in France. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
gold hat lace, double vertical pockets, silver hat lace, white buttonhole lace, yellow buttonhole lace, red lined blue, horizontal pocket, grey white coat, red cuffs, pewter buttons, livery lace, blue cuffs, royal grenadiers, royal militia, white gaiters, silver lace edging, red waistcoat, crimson collar, blue waistcoat, six buttons, nine buttons, simple soldat, bearskin caps, red collar, red lapels Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Seven Years War, Royal Library, Brown Military Collection, Brown University, Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site, New France, Quebec City, Weimar Library New!
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- King George's Army 1740-93 (1): Infantry (Men-at-Arms) by Stuart Reid in Back Matter
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