Armand's Legion was formed on June 25, 1778, at Boston, Massachusetts under the command of Colonel Charles Armand Tuffin of France, for service with the Continental Army. == From French Army to American == Armand had previously served in the French Army, serving with the Garde de Corps or household guard to the King of France; however, he was forced to leave after injuring the King's cousin in a duel, heading on to America.
Armand's Legion was formed on June 25, 1778, at Boston, Massachusetts under the command of Colonel Charles Armand Tuffin of France, for service with the Continental Army. == From French Army to American == Armand had previously served in the French Army, serving with the Garde de Corps or household guard to the King of France; however, he was forced to leave after injuring the King's cousin in a duel, heading on to America.
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