Civil War Union Zouave

Zouave units in the Union Army adopted distinctive drill and dress influenced by French North African infantry. Their colorful appearance varied by regiment, and campaign wear often became less elaborate than parade uniform. Such formations fought as infantry rather than as a separate technical branch with different basic battlefield functions. Famous examples included the 5th New York and 114th Pennsylvania, whose distinctive dress reflected a wider transatlantic military fashion rather than a separate nationality of soldier. The Zouave tradition was not confined to the Union side of the conflict. Union Zouave regiments nevertheless fought within ordinary army command structures, with their combat effectiveness depending on training, leadership, supply, and battlefield experience as well as esprit de corps.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in the Global War series of games by Historical Board Gaming and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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