16201 - French Fusilier Regiment Berry, 1758 First Legion-American Revolution Panther #223 of Panzer-Regiment 31

Panther #223 of Panzer-Regiment 31

The caustic homemade soaps often made the housewife’s hands sore and red

This reflected one of the unusual facts about this unit – whereas most Civil War soldiers died of disease rather than in combat

The amount of moisture in an oak log means it won’t fully decay for 15-20 years even if it comes into contact with wet soil – a log that is kept above ground or in an arid location will last almost forever

When the regiment arrived in North America it immediately started training for fighting in the frontier forests

16201 - French Fusilier Regiment Berry, 1758 First Legion-American Revolution Panther #223 of Panzer-Regiment 31Art of War Art of Don Troiani: French Fusilier Regiment Berry, 1758 This Fusilier wears the typical dress of French Infantry during the 18th century consisting of a natural white wool coat, vest, and knee breeches worn with high linen gaiters on service. France established one of the first large standing armies in Europe and, largely for economic reasons, chose undyed or white wool for the uniforms of their large army. Regimental distinctions for the