The 18th Regiment of Infantry, known as the Gatinais Regiment, served King Louis XVI of France. During the American Revolution, while under the command of General Washington and Le Comte de Rochambeau the Gatinais Regiment particularly distinguished itself at the Siege of Yorktown in 1781, during which it stormed and captured a key British redoubt.

The Gatinais Regiment is actively recruiting, takes part in the American Heritage Festival each November in Arizona and is involved in other cultural and historical events as well.

For information on how to volunteer for service to King Louis XVI of France in the cause of American Independence write to us here and we will put you in touch with French authorities.

Please visit our allies in General Washington's Army and King Carlos' Army and our foes of King George's Army as well. Also take a look to see what is happening in 17th & 18th Century Reenacting in Arizona.