The French Army from Within

The author presents personal insights into the French Army in this well-written work. Being a part of the army, he delivered facts that remained hidden from the world about life in the French army for a long time. Unlike the British army, which resulted from years or centuries of growth, the French Army had undergone significant changes in just a few decades. The author deemed it necessary to write to the public explaining how those modifications have affected the functioning of the military and the impact they had on the soldiers. He wrote about the soldiers' internal experiences on and off duty, their training, the camps, the infantry, etc. Contents include: The Constitution of the French Army The French Soldier at Home The Higher Ranks Infantry Off Duty Cavalry Artillery In Camp and on the March Manœuvres With the Cavalry Scouts Internal Economy Some Incidentals The Great Garrison Towns of France Some Effects. Active Service