Crimean War French Line Infantry regiment extras fought over and even used

fought over and even used as currency during some points of history

Black Seas: Spanish Navy 3rd Rates of Renown – Containing Monarca

With an enormous amount of firepower at its disposal

On those few occasions when the mighty legions of Rome were outfought or outwitted on the battlefield it often spawned greater Roman innovation

A number of specialised naval infantry units were formed: forty brigades and five regiments

Crimean War French Line Infantry regiment extras fought over and even usedFrance was a key part of the alliance against Russia, keen to see Russian interests kept in check and the balance of power in Europe maintained. As such, a significant force of around 300,000 French troops would be sent to the Crimea, where they found themselves fighting alongside their traditional foe the British! The backbone of the French contribution to the war was of course the line infantry. Clad in their blue tunics and the red trousers that