French M1786 Hussar Musketoon - history, impact, drill, tactics and training
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This is the last chapter of the series about the Mousqueton de Cavalerie Légére ou de Hussards Modéle 1786 System 1777 or shortly the French light cavalry flintlock musketoon of the French wars. The video tells the story of its development and manufacture, and also intruduces the drill and tactics described by the instructions. Enjoy!
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