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::"The regular army in North America, the '''Troupes de Terre''', staffed by French officers and men, was always very small. Seven of these regiments, along with 40 of the Compagnies franches de la marine, participated at the battle on the Plains of Abraham in 1759. | ::"The regular army in North America, the '''Troupes de Terre''', staffed by French officers and men, was always very small. Seven of these regiments, along with 40 of the Compagnies franches de la marine, participated at the battle on the Plains of Abraham in 1759. | ||
:;"It should be noted that throughout the years, soldiers who served in North America were encouraged to settle in the colonies when discharged. Few records relating to military service in New France have survived."<ref>"New France", Military Heritage, Library and Archives of Canada, https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/Pages/new-france.aspx, accessed 21 Octiber 2020.</ref> | |||
==Militias== | ==Militias== | ||
Under both the French and British governments, able-bodied men were required to serve in a local militia. There are some lists of militia members. A list of militia members for the War of 1812 is in: | Under both the French and British governments, able-bodied men were required to serve in a local militia. There are some lists of militia members. A list of militia members for the War of 1812 is in: | ||