![Zouave regiments, uniforms and tactics of the American Civil War, 1861–1862 | by Max Brebner | Medium Zouave regiments, uniforms and tactics of the American Civil War, 1861–1862 | by Max Brebner | Medium](https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/0*Icblfdv_vJ6TUU6w.png)
Zouave regiments, uniforms and tactics of the American Civil War, 1861–1862 | by Max Brebner | Medium
![George F. Williams 5th New York Infantry Regiment in Zouave uniform(Duryee's Zouaves) 1861 or 1862 United States--History--Civil War. Please let me know if I need to fix anything. : r/CIVILWAR George F. Williams 5th New York Infantry Regiment in Zouave uniform(Duryee's Zouaves) 1861 or 1862 United States--History--Civil War. Please let me know if I need to fix anything. : r/CIVILWAR](https://preview.redd.it/george-f-williams-5th-new-york-infantry-regiment-in-zouave-v0-sunkuxmz9wy81.png?width=602&format=png&auto=webp&s=6998dddbbf750e21e2bfd3a3612d9f6fd61dc4c8)
George F. Williams 5th New York Infantry Regiment in Zouave uniform(Duryee's Zouaves) 1861 or 1862 United States--History--Civil War. Please let me know if I need to fix anything. : r/CIVILWAR
Did the various zouave units actually wear their fancy and colorful zouave uniforms into battle in the civil war, especially after it became clear to all how bloody actual combat was? -
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![James Hyde, a civil war soldier - Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service) James Hyde, a civil war soldier - Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)](https://www.nps.gov/sapa/learn/historyculture/images/263px-Goslin_Zouave-_95th_Regt-_Pv.jpg?maxwidth=650&autorotate=false)
James Hyde, a civil war soldier - Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)
![Zouave was the title given to certain light infantry regiments in the French Army, normally serving in French North Africa between 1831 and 1962. The name was also adopted during the 19th Zouave was the title given to certain light infantry regiments in the French Army, normally serving in French North Africa between 1831 and 1962. The name was also adopted during the 19th](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2B01PCT/zouave-was-the-title-given-to-certain-light-infantry-regiments-in-the-french-army-normally-serving-in-french-north-africa-between-1831-and-1962-the-name-was-also-adopted-during-the-19th-century-by-units-in-other-armies-especially-volunteer-regiments-raised-for-service-in-the-american-civil-war-the-chief-distinguishing-characteristics-of-such-units-were-the-zouave-uniform-which-included-short-open-fronted-jackets-baggy-trousers-and-often-sashes-and-oriental-headgear-2B01PCT.jpg)
Zouave was the title given to certain light infantry regiments in the French Army, normally serving in French North Africa between 1831 and 1962. The name was also adopted during the 19th
A Spectacular Civil War Zouave Complete Uniform (and Accoutrements) | Lot #72163 | Heritage Auctions
![Social Studies Online: Digital Literacy Connections to Civics and History Activity: Civil War Uniforms Social Studies Online: Digital Literacy Connections to Civics and History Activity: Civil War Uniforms](http://www.commonsenseevaluation.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/us_civil_war_uniforms_by_propstoart-d5fy239.png)