The Foot Soldiers

This little book is not going to tell you the story of this legendary unit, neither does it claim to give details of every item of uniform and equipment. All it wants to do is give the reader a clear, logical and pictorial summary of what the French Imperial Guard was.

It is a nice practical tool for figurinists, an amateur's Imperial history vade-mecum, to be carried around every- and anywhere. It is not intended to compete with the specialists who are to be consulted for further study. They are to be thanked and tribute must be paid to them for allowing us to know and love those heroic times.

So, make way for the Immortals, the Emperor's old Grognards !