
Title
Turcos
Caption
Turcos, French Algerian and Tunisian colonial troops, c1914. The light infantrymen, originally trained as skirmishers, acquired the nickname 'Turcos' during the Crimean War and served in the French army for more than a century.
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP11A00_006
License type
Rights managed
Available size
25,7Mb (972,5Kb) / 12,2in x 8,2in / 3650 x 2459 (300dpi)