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Zouave regiments, uniforms and tactics of the American Civil War, 1861–1862 | by Max Brebner | Medium
![Zouave was the title given to certain light infantry regiments in the French Army, normally serving in French North Africa between 1831 and 1962. The name was also adopted during the 19th Zouave was the title given to certain light infantry regiments in the French Army, normally serving in French North Africa between 1831 and 1962. The name was also adopted during the 19th](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2B01PCT/zouave-was-the-title-given-to-certain-light-infantry-regiments-in-the-french-army-normally-serving-in-french-north-africa-between-1831-and-1962-the-name-was-also-adopted-during-the-19th-century-by-units-in-other-armies-especially-volunteer-regiments-raised-for-service-in-the-american-civil-war-the-chief-distinguishing-characteristics-of-such-units-were-the-zouave-uniform-which-included-short-open-fronted-jackets-baggy-trousers-and-often-sashes-and-oriental-headgear-2B01PCT.jpg)
Zouave was the title given to certain light infantry regiments in the French Army, normally serving in French North Africa between 1831 and 1962. The name was also adopted during the 19th
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