Joel Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Originally posted by Dandelion: The French forces in North Africa joining after Torch were not colonials tho. My mistake, I often misuse "colonial troops" in a far too broad meaning. Dandelion is indeed right, French units who joined the Allies after Torch were in majority Tirailleurs regiments, with locals (mainly Algerians and Morrocans) forming 75% of the manpower in each regiment. Michael, Equipment for French infantry divisions after August 44 was essentially the same as in Italy. However whereas there were only infantry units in Italy (except 4 armored cavalry and 2 TD regiments), three armored divisions were sent to the frontline in 1944 : 1st and 5th in de Lattre's "Armée B" in the south and Leclerc's "2e DB" under US command in the north. These were organised along the TOE for US "medium" armored divisions, the main differences with their US counterparts being the newest toys arriving a bit later and the Enfield M1917 instead of the Garand in the armored infantry battalions. Also some special units were employed, such as the "Bataillon de choc" (Brit style commandos armed mainly with Stens and French LMGs), "Commandos d'Afrique" (Thomsons and BARs, French cavalry M1935 helmet), or the 1st Parachute Infantry Regiment (1st RCP, which was one of the few French units to get the Garand). Many partisan units, about battalion size, were also integrated in de Lattre's army. Most of these units didn't fit in the Anfa re-arming agreement and thus had to be equipped with what was at hand, ie not much. That's the main reason why you can see pictures of French troops with a wide range of equipement and light weapons between September 44 and May 45. Hope this helps a bit in this very confused area. Cheers, Joël 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Yeah, thanks also to you, Joël. Although, I have to admit I'm still confused. But that may be because I'm not as drunk as everybody else around here. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junk2drive Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 I took another look at CMAKdb. The French infantry in CMAK late war have available BAR and US mgs, French mgs, and a Vickers. "IF" BFC would give us French troops with Garands, people could do ETO late war, Viet Nam 50's as French and 60's as ARVN, Korea as ROK, or whatever. Something to pacify us waiting for CMX2. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junk2drive Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 I have copied and pasted the main text from Joel, JonS, and Dandelion to the France section of the CMAKdb. Am I the only one interested in modding the French troops for May 1940 ? Proper portraits, flags, icons, armour, uniforms. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 Hey I don't even know how to spell moddling but I support your efforts 100%! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junk2drive Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 Thanks I solved my portrait problem with Michael Dorosh's ASL portrait mod. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
folke Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 Originally posted by junk2drive: I have copied and pasted the main text from Joel, JonS, and Dandelion to the France section of the CMAKdb. A big thanks for you help with the page J2D! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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