Crimean War French armament question

[Pan Marek]

Interesting article.  It provides a supported argument completely contradicting the current "rifled muskets had no effect on casualties or tactics" school of  ACW thought.

[OB]

I'd say you are right to assume so Calimero.  Though the Zouave officers knew better.

[huevans]

I decided to have my first go with FoB3 using my Crimean War Army.  Somewhere at the back of my mind  I think the French Army was not armed with the Minie Rifle?  If anyone can confirm this it will be appreciated.  Thanks.

http://www.genclermagenta.com/gc/in/armamenti.html

As stated above, the line infantry in the Crimea was armed with smoothbores. I believe that the Guards and Chasseurs may have had minie rifles. The Zouaves had "pillar rifles", which operated on a different principle.