The French troops that took part first in the Siege and subsequently in the Battle of Turin are the focus of my studies and historical research. I believe that displaying the regimental colours of the French regiments side by side offers a fascinating glimpse of their beauty and remarkable variety.
This is a first collection, devoted exclusively to the events that took place in and around Turin during the spring and summer of 1706.
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In the salient between the Dora Riparia and Po rivers, a total of 33 French regiments participated in the siege and the subsequent military operations.
Not all of these regiments took part in the actual battle on 7 September 1706. Some, such as the Royal La Marine Regiment, remained stationed in the surrounding areas, in this particular case at Moncalieri.
The present collection therefore includes regiments involved in the siege as well as those that fought in the decisive battle, distinguishing their respective roles wherever possible.
Here I introduce the first 12 regiments
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