Task: Explanation
Input (English): The Zouaves (] ) were a class of light infantry regiments of the French Army serving between 1830 and 1962 and linked to French North Africa, as well as some units of other countries modelled upon them. The zouaves, along with the indigenous "Tirailleurs Algeriens", were among the most decorated units of the French Army. Question: During the American Civil War, which companies of the 69th Pennsylvania Infantry wore uniforms modeled after French Army regiments? Answer: Companies I and K, designated as the regiment's skirmisher companies, wore a very Americanized Zouave uniform.
Output (English): The Zouaves   were a class of light infantry regiments of the French Army serving between 1830 and 1962 and linked to French North Africa, as well as some units of other countries modelled upon them.