Historical Arms Series No. 19. French Arms Drill of the 18th Century

Ontario: Museum Restoration Service, 1988. - 58 pgs. This booklet examines in detail the formations and minor tactics of French colonial troops in New France. Following a presentation of the 17th-century background of shot and pike, the manual exercises of French infantry is described based on several iterations of official regulations from 1700 to 1760. Changes in firearms are recorded, as well as the influence these had on drill movements. Many period illustrations are included, as well as text from several of the pertinent royal __Ordonnances__. Ontario: Museum Restoration Service, 1988. - 58 pgs. This booklet examines in detail the formations and minor tactics of French colonial troops in New France. Following a presentation of the 17th-century background of shot and pike, the manual exercises of French infantry is described based on several iterations of official regulations from 1700 to 1760. Changes in firearms are recorded, as well as the influence these had on drill movements. Many period illustrations are included, as well as text from several of the pertinent royal Ordonnances .