Austro-Hungarian, Prussian and Russ had nothing but conscription. Those three countries were based on the serf economy, which was just another name for slavery. England had conscription, but had volunteers due to the disgusting class system, which kept the peasants very, very poor. There was no freedom in the monarchies. France had mainly volunteers, fighting to keep their magnificent nation free from the dead hand and selfishness of monarchy. Yes, there was resort to conscription, but it was based on a class system, which is not the same as the English, but on the age of the people being called up. However, even when you were in the year, you still didn't go, unless you were drawn in the lottery. Yes, the uniforms were amazing, although there were three mistakes in amongst the French army. Mind you, it was great to see that they did have the sergents carrying their muskets on the correct arm. Unlike most re-enactment units.
Beau défilé et bel hommage à l'empereur et à son armée. Bonaparte a donné à la France et aux français prestige, gloire et fierté ce que personne n'a réussi autant avant lui et après lui.
