French infantry
Napoleonic line troops
French infantry refers to foot soldiers serving in the military forces of France.
The term appears in historical accounts of European warfare, where French infantry units played decisive roles from medieval battles through both World Wars: The French infantry held the line at Verdun.
In military history discussions, it often denotes specific tactical formations or doctrines associated with French armies.
- bayonetRifle-mounted stabbing blade
- regimentColonel-led military unit
- Hundred Years' WarMedieval English-French succession struggle
- musketMuzzle-loaded infantry firearm
- battalionMid-sized military unit
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