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The Graveyards of Gallipoli; A Digger History Associate Site |
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A Tribute to the Men of all the Nations that took part in the Gallipoli Campaign of 1915 |
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Badges, uniforms, equipment & weapons of the French Corps at Gallipoli. |
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In 1914 uniforms, equipment and tactics for the average infantryman had changed little since the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71. Troops still wore the blue serge Kepi (cap), tunic and greatcoat, and red trousers. Personal equipment was made of leather, and cumbersome and heavy compared to many European armies of the day. Photo © Paul Reed >> |
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standard rifle was the 8mm Lebel. It was certainly an improvement on the rifles
used in the Franco-Prussian War, but still a long unwieldy beast, with a long
spiked bayonet which, when fitted, meant that the weapon usually towered
over the average soldier.
The First World War began with French troops wearing blue coats and red trousers...
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French Trade badges (early in the war) |
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| From http://www.reenactor.net/zzschipper/1cb-french_insig.html | |
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Pioneers arm badge |
Medic's arm badge |
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Grenadier's arm badge |
Machine gunner's arm badge |
