Louis XV's Army (3)

The organisation and uniforms of the foreign infantry and artillery troops in a text, featuring a wealth of illustrations including eight full page colour plates by Eugène Lelièpvre.

A study of the uniforms, equipment and role of foreign infantry in the army of Louis XV. In terms of skill and sheer numbers, they were considered as making up for the perceived weaknesses of the French soldier.

On account of long-standing tradition as well as sheer numbers, the importance of foreign regiments in the French army had become considerable by the time of Louis XV.

Since the Middle Ages, the rulers of France had called upon mercenaries from various neighbouring nations to form units which were often among the finest in the army. In this third of five volumes covering the army of Louis XV [Men-at-Arms 296, 302, 304, 308 & 313], René Chartrand examines the organisation and uniforms of the foreign infantry and artillery troops in a text containing a wealth of illustrations including eight full page colour plates by Eugène Lelièpvre.