French Infantry during the Seven Years War 1756-1763: Volume 2 Regimental Distinctions and Colours Part One: French Regiments No.1 to No.74 (From Reason to Revolution 1721-1815)

Provides a detailed, fully illustrated study of French infantry uniforms and distinctions during 1756–1763.This second volume of French Infantry During the Seven Years War 1756-1763 covers the regiments, and especially their uniforms and distinctions. This is the first comprehensive publication on the state of the French infantry during the Seven Years War, with a complete study of all contemporary sources, such as the Etat militaires from 1754 to 1763, contemporary manuscripts, publications, and artworks. This book brings together a whole range of documents to form a reference work on the evolution of French infantry uniforms during the Seven Years War. Richly illustrated, this book will be useful to all researchers of the military history of the Seven Years’ War, re-enactors, wargamers and miniature painters.Part 1 of Volume 2 covers French infantry regiments from № 1 to № 74. Higher-numbered French regiments and foreign regiments in French service are covered in Part 2. Read more