French Troupes coloniales

[Dining Room Battles]

The Armée coloniale should not be confused with the famous North African regiments of the French Army such as the Foreign Legion, the Bat' d'Af', Zouaves, Spahis, Algerian Tirailleurs (sharpshooters) and Goumiers, all of which were part of the Army of Africa. The North African units date from 1830 and were brought together as the XIX Army Corps in 1873, forming part of the French Metropolitan Army.



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[marco55]

Yes the Armee Coloniale was the Troupes de Marine until 1900 when it's forces were transferred from the Navy department to the Army.
Mark

[juergen c. olk]

Very nice.

[marco55]

http://www.warflag.com/shadow/uniforms/uniform.htm
Mark