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Soldiers of the Mexican Army
A collection of the soldiers of the Mexican army in full dress; an officer of the African Chasseurs, a rifleman, an irregular lancer, a trumpet cavalryman, a lancer of the Zacatecas brigade, an officer of the Carabajal band, a regular infantry soldier, an artillery officer and soldier, and several guerillas. Date: 1863
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1863 Artillery Band Cavalryman Chasseurs Guerillas Infantry Irregular Lancer Mexican Mexico Regular Rifleman Trumpet Zacatecas
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This evocative photograph, taken in 1863, captures a diverse collection of soldiers from the Mexican Army in their full dress uniforms. The image features an officer of the African Chasseurs, a rifleman, an irregular lancer, a trumpet cavalryman, a lancer of the Zacatecas brigade, an officer of the Carabajal band, a regular infantry soldier, an artillery officer and soldier, and several guerillas. During the mid-19th century, Mexico was embroiled in a tumultuous period of political instability and conflict. This photograph offers a glimpse into the various military units that played a role in defending the Mexican nation during this time. The African Chasseurs, for instance, were a regiment of free black soldiers who fought valiantly for Mexico during the French Intervention. The irregular lancer and the lancer of the Zacatecas brigade were part of the volunteer forces that fought against the French and the conservative forces led by Porfirio Diaz. The Carabajal band, meanwhile, was a musical unit that provided entertainment and morale boosting for the troops. The regular infantry soldier, artillery officer and soldier, and the guerillas represent the various branches of the Mexican military that were active during this period. The guerillas, in particular, were a formidable force that waged a protracted campaign against the French and their Mexican allies. This photograph is a testament to the diversity and complexity of the Mexican Army during the 1860s, a time when the country was facing numerous challenges both from within and without. It is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by these soldiers in defense of their nation and its people.
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