French Military Arms and Armor in America 1503-1783 by Rene ChartrandTable of Contents A comprehensive guide to the military weapons and armor used in New France. Includes muskets, swords, pistols, bayonets, pole arms and much more. From soldiers and sailors to woodsmen and buccaneers, one of Canada's premier historians tells us the story of how they were armed during the Colonial era and in the American Revolution. It is not intended as a study giving detailed mechanical descriptions, but rather to present a broad and