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Francs-tireurs
2015-12-08 18:09:42 Post No. 376943
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Anonymous
2015-12-08 18:09:42
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I am truly fascinated by the Francs-tireurs in the Franco-Prussian War. Specializing in behind enemy lines operation and tactical sabotage, they are sometimes referred to as an early form of out we know today as commando/SpecOps, or perhaps something closer to uniformed semi-regular guerrilla. It seems like they were a complete reversal of what is commonly known as the growing trend of rationalization and 'technologization' of warfare.
To start off with some questions: What was their place and tactics and strategy of the time? Were they shock troops or on the contrary something like a last resort in the face of total collapse? Were they considered a success and emulated by other powers? What would be their 20th century equivalent?
Feel free to contribute whatever you feel like.
