First World War French Infantry bugle. In semi-relic condition, retaining both cords and blue material hand grip. Made from brass with hole two towards the front, possibly battle damage. Having a nice Verdigris patination to the body overall. Was picked up from the Verdun area French 1822 ...
French Infantry Sabre Briquet. This is the requisite for the French Napoleonic enthusiast. Carried by most of Napoleon's infantry throughout the height of the Empire, it will be a great addition to your collection. What makes our replica so good is the attention to detail. The 23 1/2 in...
NOTHING BETTER TO DO is a raw and unfiltered journey through the ranks of the French Foreign Legion. From the initial allure of war to the harsh realities of day-to-day life, this memoir sheds light on the often misunderstood life of a legionnaire. Nothing Better to Do navigates the select...
Prolonged and rapid marching and commissariat problems, not combat, had already taken heavy toll of Napoleon’s strength. The failure of thetransport columnsto supply the marching troops reduced the effectiveness of the infantry, but the cavalry, so essential to his methods of warfare, were particu...
A veteran of the Napoleonic Peninsular War, Bugeaud broke with a strategy of scattering French units in static posts that might be isolated and overwhelmed by Algerian resisters. Organized into mobile columns, French forces now took the war to Abdelkader, titular head of the tribal coalition ...