The #18thcentury French Army had two ways of preparing soldats to fire. When training, particularly as a small escouade, the orders would be given slowly and clearly, to ensure that all soldats knew what to do: 'Apprêtez vos armes. En Joue. Feu." However, on the battlefield, with gunsmoke and cannon fire all around, bataillons would … Continue reading Training in the French Army
On This Day – 6th February 1778
#OnThisDay, 6th February, in 1778; two Franco-American "treaties of Alliance" are signed. The first is a commercial agreement, establishing trading links between France and the United States; the second is a military pact, in case the British wished to begin hostilities. Not only did this open the door for other European nations to become involved, … Continue reading On This Day – 6th February 1778
Le Régiment Gatinois 