This book traces the French participation in the war of Candia that of 1645-1669 sees oppose including Crete, the Venetians and the Ottomans. The France will participate indirectly in the 1640s and then in 1660 (the Duke of Navailles) and finally in 1669 with an army under the command of the Duke of Beaufort. The authors provide here the rare testimony of an army officer. Excellent initiative to publish these rare manuscripts.