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American Zouaves, 1859-1959: An Illustrated History

American Zouaves, 1859-1959: An Illustrated History

By Daniel J Miller

"The elite French Zouaves, with their distinctive, colorful uniforms, set an influential example for volunteer soldiers during the Civil War and continued to inspire American military units for more than a century. Hundreds of militia companies adopted the flamboyant uniform to emulate the gallantry and martial tradition of the Zouaves.

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Publisher: McFarland & Company
Publish Date: 02/18/2020
Pages: 552
ISBN-13: 9781476677262
ISBN-10: 1476677263
Language: English

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"The elite French Zouaves, with their distinctive, colorful uniforms, set an influential example for volunteer soldiers during the Civil War and continued to inspire American military units for more than a century. Hundreds of militia companies adopted the flamboyant uniform to emulate the gallantry and martial tradition of the Zouaves. Drawing on fifty years of research, this volume provides a comprehensive state-by-state catalog of American Zouave units, richly illustrated with rare and previously unpublished photographs and drawings. The author dispels many misconceptions and errors that have persisted over the last 150 years."-Provided by publisher"--

About the Author

Daniel J. Miller, a retired police officer with 42 years' service, has been collecting and researching American Zouave units for over fifty years. He lives in Caro, Michigan.

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