When the French Revolution broke out in 1789, France possessed numerous colonies spread over three continents. To defend and keep the peace in these territories, a small army of colonial troops, distinct from the metropolitan line regiments or marines, had existed since the days of Louis XIV. This book examines the history and uniforms of the often-overlooked French armies in Saint-Domingue, Guadeloupe, Martinique, St Lucia, Tobago, Ile-de-France, La Réunion, Pondichéry, Guiana, Senegal and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. The text is backed by numerous illustrations offering a rare glimpse into dress and equipment of Napoleon's overseas army.
| ISBN: | 9780850459005 |
| Publication date: | 27th July 1989 |
| Author: | René Chartrand, Francis Back |
| Publisher: | Osprey Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 48 pages |
| Series: | Osprey Military Men-at-Arms Series |
| Genres: |
War and defence operations |
When the French Revolution broke out in 1789, France possessed numerous colonies spread over three continents. To defend and keep the peace in these territories, a small army of colonial troops, distinct from the metropolitan line regiments or marines, had existed since the days of Louis XIV. This book examines the history and uniforms of the often-overlooked French armies in Saint-Domingue, Guadeloupe, Martinique, St Lucia, Tobago, Ile-de-France, La Réunion, Pondichéry, Guiana, Senegal and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. The text is backed by numerous illustrations offering a rare glimpse into dress and equipment of Napoleon's overseas army.
Napoleon's Overseas Army features in the following genres: War and defence operations
Napoleon's Overseas Army is available in Paperback
Napoleon's Overseas Army was written by René Chartrand, Francis Back and published by Osprey Publishing
Napoleon's Overseas Army has 48 pages
Yes it is part of Osprey Military Men-at-Arms Series series
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