The Zouaves (French pronunciation: [zwav] ⓘ) were a class of light infantry regiments of the French Army and other units modelled on it, which served between 1830 and 1962, and served in French North Africa. The zouaves were among the most decorated units of the French Army.

The Zouaves (pronounced zoo-ahvs) were a division of light infantry corps originally designed in 1830 to serve in North Africa as the colonial military arm of the French Army.

Some of the most famous Civil War units, and those probably with the most distinctive uniforms, were the Zouaves (pronounced zoo-AHV). Many wore red baggy pants, white leggings, a jacket trimmed in red, and a tasseled red fez or turban.

Jun 3, 2018 · Originally, Zouaves were 19th century guerrilla-style fighters from the Zouaoua Berber tribe that inhabited the coastal mountain Djurdjura region of North Africa. For centuries, the warriors pledged their services to the ruler of Algeria, known as the Dey.

Sep 2, 2018 · Zouaves were involved in all the major Civil War battles, from the First Manassas to Antietam, and Gettysburg to Appomattox. Zouaves fought in open order formations comprising looser, reactive groups, rather than the close order formations common to …

Mar 1, 2017 · Americans were going nuts over a new kind of fighting force: Zouaves, Algerian-style fighters introduced to the Western world by the French during the Crimean War. This painting shows Duryee’s Zouaves, the 5th New York regiment, charging into the Battle of Gaines’ Mill in 1862, where they and other Union forces were defeated.

Jul 11, 2022 · These Algerian Fierce Fighters were known as “Zouaoua” and modified in French as “Zouave.” Zouaves were known as fearless warriors and colorful dressers.

(sometimes lowercase) one of a former body of infantry in the French army, composed originally of Algerians, distinguished for their dash, hardiness, and picturesque uniform. a member of …

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