Histoire des institutions militaires françaises du Moyen Âge au XIXe siècle : D’une armée féodale à une armée moderne

Abstract

Military institutions in France are based on two lines of influence, the first is the Roman heritage, and the second is based on the contributions from Germanic traditions of peoples coming from eastern Europe. If the feudal army Military institutions in France are based on two lines of influence, the first is the Roman heritage, and the second is based on the contributions from Germanic traditions of peoples coming from eastern Europe. If the feudal army was constituted essentially by vassals, troops posted in the frontiers (limes) and mercenaries, at the end of the 18th century this army was to transform itself into a modern institution under the aegis of the Monarchy. In order to carry out such a transformation, financial commitments were needed, as were alterations in its concept, recruitment and regulation.