French Armed Forces
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The French Armed Forces are the military of France. They consist of four service branches: The Army, the Navy, the Air and Space Force, and the National Gendarmerie. The National Guard serves as the F
Vercingetorix throws down his arms at the feet of Julius Caesar after the Battle of Alesia during the Roman conquest of Gaul (58–50 BC)
King Philip II shortly before the victorious Battle of Bouvines during the Anglo-French War (1213–1214)
Joan of Arc at the Siege of Orléans during the Hundred Years' War (1337–1453)
King Francis I at the Battle of Marignano during the Italian Wars (1494–1559)
National Gendarmerie
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The National Gendarmerie is one of two national law enforcement forces of France, along with the National Police.
A Gendarme d'élite de la Garde Impériale
Gendarmes in front of a Gendarmerie station
Cavalry of the Garde républicaine
The French Republican Guard is part of the National Gendarmerie and provides security as guards of honour during official ceremonies.