French Infantry during the Seven Years War 1756-1763 Volume 2

French Infantry during the Seven Years War 1756-1763 Volume 2 Regimental Distinctions and Colours

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.

"Jean-Louis Vial has produced another solid and quietly impressive volume, the sort that rewards anyone with even a passing interest in the French Army of the mid-eighteenth century. This second instalment covering regimental distinctions and colours for these regiments, continues the meticulous approach of the first book but feels even more assured in its presentation. Vial’s strength lies in clarity. He manages to make a potentially dry subject—buttons, lace patterns, flag variations—surprisingly digestible. The organisation is clean, the detail is steady rather than overwhelming, and everything is backed by careful research. It is simply reliable, well-evidenced, and easy to use....All told, this is a thoughtful, well-constructed reference that delivers exactly what it promises—and does so with quiet confidence. A pleasing addition to the shelf for anyone drawn to the Seven Years War or the ever-fascinating tangle of French regimental history." Carringsonupthedale Blog