French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) 1.29 Foreigners in the French Army
Dec 2, 2020
Exploring the experiences of foreign soldiers in the French Revolutionary Army, this episode covers the treatment of non-citizen soldiers during the Old Regime and the Revolutionary Era, including Swiss, German, Irish, American, Black, and Jewish soldiers. It delves into the challenges faced by foreigners in the French army, such as language barriers and xenophobia. The chapter discusses the involvement of foreign troops in the early stages of the French Revolution, their role in events, and the debates surrounding their abolition. It also explores the creation of black military regiments and the discrimination faced by black soldiers. Additionally, it addresses France's treatment of ethnic diversity in its military and the tensions and inequalities faced by minority groups in the French Republic, raising questions about equality.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Foreigners in the French Revolutionary Army
03:38 • 22min
Language Barrier and Translations in the French Army
25:45 • 4min
Foreigners in the French Army: Sentiments and Role in the Revolution
29:22 • 4min
Foreign Troops in the French Revolution
33:30 • 15min
Treatment of Foreign Soldiers in the French Army during the Revolution
48:03 • 11min
The Integration of Black Soldiers in the French Army during the French Revolution
59:17 • 19min
Foreigners in the French Army and France's Treatment of Ethnic Difference
01:17:48 • 2min
Tension and Inequality in the French Republic and Army
01:19:34 • 2min
Foreigners in the French Army: Reflections, Future Episode Preview, and Sponsor Ads
01:21:29 • 3min