FRENCH COLONIAL TROOPS 1815-1914: Armies Across History 4

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Detailed analysis of the history, organization and uniforms of French colonial troops deployed by France during the period 1815-1914 -- including the mighty Army of Africa serving in the Maghreb as well as the various colonial units that were part of the French Navy. All the colonies of the French Empire are covered: Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, French Sahara, Tchad, Mauritania, Niger, Mali, Senegal, French Sudan, Ivory Coast, Benin, Gabon, Guinea, French Congo, French Somaliland, Madagascar, French India, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Caribbean Colonies, and Pacific Colonies. The written text is illustrated with dozens of color uniform plates, depicting the exotic dress of all the colonial military corps deployed by France: Zouaves, Tirailleurs, Chasseurs dAfrique, Spahis, and many others.