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French Imperial Army

Modern, Second French Empire

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The French Imperial Army was the land force of the Second French Empire under Napoleon III. It was among the first armies in the world issued Minie rifles, deployed in time for the Crimean War against Russia alongside Britain, and its performance there was judged more experienced at mass maneuver and war fighting than its British ally, greatly enhancing French military prestige.

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Force Type
standing army 1
Founded Year
1852 1
Country
France (Second French Empire) 1
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Commanders and Forces

Crimean War, Wars
Sources
1. Wikipedia: French Army
1. Wikipedia: French Army
Commanders and Forces: Crimean WarView the Source
Wikipedia: Sabre
Associated With: Cavalry SabreView the Source
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