Jul 7, 2020 · without wanting to jump in a extended response, i'd say French 113 line infantry regiment, either with a low rank ( Sergeant, Private), or in the regiment's Grenadier corps, french-prussian war.

Aug 14, 2023 · The regiment numbers on the collar look very French. Also the medal on the right (as you look at him) looks like the Croix de Guerre. I'm not sure that adds much information to what you already have though

Jul 9, 2023 · Turns out there's actually a book called "Uniforms of the Belgian Army - 1880-90". The cover sure does look like your picture. Someone with access to the book might even be able to identify the unit, but it definitely does look like one of theirs.

Jan 6, 2015 · In the photo below, my grandfather is photographed center with another 29th Division soldier during World War I and a person on the left whose uniform I cannot identify. Is it French? My grandfat...

The French government provided established timely infrastructure, war materials, financing and a professional well trained and equipped army and navy; on a scale which was a difference maker. The French contribution to the American Revolution was nothing short of victory and the numbers devoid of historical perspective don't always reflect this.

Jun 16, 2022 · This meant that at a vital period of the military build-up, the French armed forces were short of promised new hardware and equipment, had insufficient ammunition and ordnance for many of their weapons and even faced shortages of basic equipment such as …

Oct 16, 2019 · I would really appreciate it if someone could tell me anything about this military uniform. Thanks so much for any help!

Feb 27, 2014 · Throughout the last 1000 years, red has become a consistent motif for military clothing and heraldic imagery in England. What are the reasons for this? Are there economic, environmental (e.g., dyes...

May 16, 2017 · The Spanish armies were organised by region and, on paper, looked quite formidable. The reality was that they were poorly paid, badly led and, consequently, of very low morale. The result was that they faired badly against the French and were a shadow of their former numbers by the time the Anglo-Portuguese army started to push into Spain in 1812.

Jun 7, 2017 · The 1789 decree calling for general conscription begins, Henceforth, until the enemies have been driven from the territory of the republic, the French people are in permanent requisition for army service.