Military of New France
Okay kiddo, let me explain to you about the military of New France, which was a French colony in North America a long time ago.
So, New France had a group of soldiers who were called the "militia." These soldiers were regular people who would be called to fight in case of a war or invasion. They weren't professionals like the army we have today.
The militia was made up of regular people because France didn't have enough money to send a big army to North America. So, the Governor of New France would choose men from the population who were able-bodied and could fight if needed.
The soldiers in the militia carried muskets and wore uniforms just like any other army. They trained by drilling and practicing their marching and shooting skills. They also learned how to build forts to protect themselves and their families from enemy attacks.
The military of New France also had a special group of soldiers called "coureurs de bois," which means "runners of the woods." These soldiers were skilled hunters and traders who explored the wilderness and built relationships with the Indigenous peoples. They would often act as guides for the militia and help with trade with the Indigenous peoples.
So, that's a brief overview of the military of New France. It wasn't a big, professional army like we have today, but it was enough to defend the colony from enemies and keep the people safe.
So, New France had a group of soldiers who were called the "militia." These soldiers were regular people who would be called to fight in case of a war or invasion. They weren't professionals like the army we have today.
The militia was made up of regular people because France didn't have enough money to send a big army to North America. So, the Governor of New France would choose men from the population who were able-bodied and could fight if needed.
The soldiers in the militia carried muskets and wore uniforms just like any other army. They trained by drilling and practicing their marching and shooting skills. They also learned how to build forts to protect themselves and their families from enemy attacks.
The military of New France also had a special group of soldiers called "coureurs de bois," which means "runners of the woods." These soldiers were skilled hunters and traders who explored the wilderness and built relationships with the Indigenous peoples. They would often act as guides for the militia and help with trade with the Indigenous peoples.
So, that's a brief overview of the military of New France. It wasn't a big, professional army like we have today, but it was enough to defend the colony from enemies and keep the people safe.