Welcome to the website of the 18e Régiment d'infanterie. We are a group of like minded living historians striving to achieve the look, feel, and attitude of the typical French soldier (Poilu) of the Great War (1914-1918). The 18e RI is a proud member of the Bataillon Français and part of the Great War Association (GWA).
Our mission is to honor the brave men who served and paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect their families, land, and country. We honor their memory by striving to "do it right" using well researched and authentic uniforms, equipment, and mannerisms. We do not glorify or attempt to justify the tragedy of the First World War. We merely try to understand it through the eyes of the common French soldier who fought it.
Our mission is to honor the brave men who served and paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect their families, land, and country. We honor their memory by striving to "do it right" using well researched and authentic uniforms, equipment, and mannerisms. We do not glorify or attempt to justify the tragedy of the First World War. We merely try to understand it through the eyes of the common French soldier who fought it.
Upcoming Events:
19-21 April 2012: GWA Spring Event, Newville, PA
Newville Sector (Pennsylvania!)
Unit Recruiting:
Please contact Warren Clark at cwarren64@hotmail.com if interested in experiencing what its like to live and fight in the trenches of World War I!!
Join our ranks!!
