History & culture Vibrant HistoryGearing Up in 1897: Elite French Soldiers Caught on Film!

Gearing Up in 1897: Elite French Soldiers Caught on Film!

Short0:14People & BlogsPublished Oct 11, 2026, 9:30 PM · 1w ago

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149K subscribers · median 10.7K views

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Views

10,266

+13 views/hour

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Peak views / hour

17h ago

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Engagement

1.3%

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Likes

118

1.1% of views

Comments

0.10% of views

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1.2K

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vs channel median

1.0×

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Rank in channel

#11

of 20 tracked

Views over time

2 readings

Total views Views gained per hour

Description

Step back in time to 1897! 🕰️ In this rare footage from the Lumière catalogue, the 24th Chasseurs Alpins—an elite French mountain infantry unit—spring into action. Watch as these late 19th-century soldiers rush to their packs and immediately start gearing up in Villefranche-sur-Mer. A fascinating glimpse into military history! 🇫🇷💂‍♂️

Details

Published: Oct 11, 2026, 9:30 PM
Length: 0:14 (14 s)
Format: Short (3 min or less)
Category: People & Blogs
Audio language: EN
Quality: HD
Captions: No
Made for kids: No
Licensed content: Yes
Video ID: LgABRFx3wg8

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