Never to be confused with Coureur Des Bois or even any of the opposing Anglo/American Militia, the Milice stand poles apart in light infantry woodland fighting and survival while still being under military command and discipline. Their closest comparison are the Voyageurs and similar to them they were utilised a lot to fulfil much of the French forces logistical needs.

Milice like many irregular light troops weren't prone to stand around when things looked dangerous but then they were never relied on as second rate line troops like other Militias, the true strength of this unique troop type was their vast range and travelling speeds, they made more than a foil for the British Rangers.

The men that made up the Milice were the hardiest of woodsmen who were use to not being tied down in one place, visiting a town or village would have been a rare experience unless it was for trade, this meant that it was no hardship for them to roam over huge distances to strike the enemy.

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