French Infantry (1stG.M.) 1/72 Strelets-M134

The French infantry, known as the “poilus” (hairy), were the backbone of the French army during World War I. They wore blue and red uniforms at the beginning of the conflict, quickly replaced by the more practical horizon blue. At the beginning of the conflict, they wore blue and red uniforms, quickly replaced by the more practical horizon blue. Armed with Lebel rifles and grenades, they faced the brutal conditions of trench warfare. Subjected to frontal assaults under artillery and machine gun fire, they showed great resistance in key battles such as Verdun (1916) and the Somme (1916). Despite suffering heavy casualties, morale was maintained through leadership, patriotism and tactical reforms that ultimately led to victory.