French Infantry During the Seven Years' War 1756–1763 (Volumes 1–2 Part 1 & 2)

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French Infantry During the Seven Years' War 1756–1763 – Complete Three-Volume Set

This comprehensive three-volume set provides one of the most detailed studies ever published on the French infantry during the Seven Years' War. Drawing on extensive contemporary sources, including the États Militaires, manuscripts, artwork, and official records, it examines the organisation, uniforms, equipment, and regimental distinctions of the French Army between 1756 and 1763. Richly illustrated throughout, the series is an essential reference for historians, re-enactors, wargamers, and miniature painters.

Volume 1 explores the organisation and evolution of the French infantry, covering regimental structure, recruitment, training, officers' careers, marches, camps, barracks, weapons, equipment, and uniforms. It also examines the provincial militias, Grenadiers de France, and coastguard militias, providing the essential foundation for understanding the French Army during the conflict.

Volume 2 – Part 1 presents a detailed study of the uniforms, distinctions, and colours of French infantry regiments numbered 1–74. Based on a comprehensive analysis of contemporary sources, it documents the appearance and development of the French infantry in unprecedented detail.

Volume 2 – Part 2 completes the series by covering French infantry regiments numbered 75 onwards, together with the many foreign regiments in French service. Continuing the detailed examination of uniforms, distinctions, and colours, it completes this definitive reference on the regiments of the French infantry during the Seven Years' War.

Together, these three volumes form an indispensable reference on the French infantry of the Seven Years' War, offering an unrivalled resource for anyone studying the armies, uniforms, and organisation of eighteenth-century France.