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The Chasseurs d'Afrique, 1856. Crimean War: 'These mounted Zouaves, who rendered such timely aid to our heroic countrymen in the deadly struggle of Inkerman, when the Russians outnumbered our troops in the proportion of six to one, rank foremost among the various divisions of the French army for all true soldierlike qualities. Truly has it been said of them, by a recent historian of their brave deeds, that they are "indomitable in fight, patient under difficulties, fierce as panthers, yet joyous and tender as children".' From "Illustrated London News", 1856.