Unarmored heavy cavalry was the norm in Europe during most of the Napoleonic Wars, with the French being the first to reintroduce the back-and-breastplate. In 1809, appalled by their …

The Grande Armée (pronounced [ɡʁɑ̃d aʁme]; French for 'Great Army') was the main military component of the French Imperial Army commanded by Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte during …

In the Napoleonic battles the French soldiers wore the tone-down version of parade uniform. (For a small combat or skirmish it was not worth the hassle). The Emperor wanted to give the …

2023年2月7日 · What was life like for infantrymen during the Napoleonic Wars? Imagine, if you will, two different soldiers of those days: a British fusilier in 1808 and a French light …

2024年10月10日 · Napoleon’s Soldiers: An Army of Marchers. The Grande Armée was the name given to Napoleon Bonaparte's army during the Napoleonic Wars. It was renowned for its size, …

Pages in category "French military personnel of the Napoleonic Wars" The following 184 pages are in this category, out of 184 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.

2024年12月13日 · Napoleonic Wars - French, British, Armed Forces: In France the law of 10 Fructidor year VI (September 5, 1798), had replaced the levies of the Revolution by a regular …

By 1813, Napoleon could count on more than a million soldiers in his Grande Armée, which was made up of not only French units, but also foreign ones too, including Polish, Dutch, Italian …

By 1813, Napoleon could count on more than a million soldiers in his Grande Armée, which was made up of not only French units, but also foreign ones too, including Polish, Dutch, Italian …

These are fascinating and informative accounts of a soldier’s life, both during periods of peace and on campaign. The Military Life of French Soldier Bruno d’Ast in Letters 1811-1814. A …