In this second volume, André Jouineau depicts the French Army from the first trenches to the Victory. Beginning in the winter of 1914-1915 with the first alterations in the uniform with velvet and horizon blue and ending in 1918 with the Adrian helmet. André Jouineau's book tells the story of the French soldier's entry into the 20th Century and modern warfare. In this volume, the author presents the army in France (General Staff, Infantry, Mountain Infantry, Chasseurs à Pied, Chasseurs Alpins, Cuirassiers, Dragoons, Chasseurs à Cheval, Hussars, Artillery, Engineers, Balloons etc.) the Army of Africa (Zouaves, Algerian Tirailleurs, Foreign Legion, Spahis...) the Colonial Troops and the Navy, as well as a brand new branch of service, the tank Corps. This comprehensive small book offers, together with its companion vomule devoted to 1914, a full colour coverage of the largest Army ever fielded by France over its long history.
