French Naval & Colonial Troops 1872–1914A fully illustrated study of the colourful regiments raised for France's late 19th century colonial wars in Africa and Vietnam. France's colonial wars in sub Saharan Africa and South East Asia were very largely fought by an organization completely separate from both the home defence Metropolitan Army and the Arme d'Afrique in Algeria. The Naval Troops (Troupes de la Marine) were volunteers, and earned a reputation for greater toughness and hardiness