(Nafziger - "Napoleon's Invasion of Russia" p 13, 1998)
of Infantry [Section IX, Article 1] issued in 1791:
from his fusilier company to become grenadiers. (on the Goldbach Heights): "The two corps [of Lannes and Soult] executed their rearward
In 1807 at
. Though some regiments and some individuals seem to have held onto their white uniforms and casques for an extremely long time, especially considering the poor quality of both for other ranks is frequently referenced. Many French officers were, in fact, keenly aware that their aim had to be driving a wedge between the insurgents and the
unit, is thought to have originated in Egypt some 5,000 years ago. to construct barricades around the conquered buildings of La Haye Sainte and prevent the enemy
Even in Spain many units performed gallantly. Twenty three numbers were vacant: 31, 38, 41, 49, 68, 71, 73, 74, 77, 78, 80, 83, 87, 89, 90, 91, 97, 98, 99, 104, 107, 109, 110. 15e Regiment d'Infanterie Légère
movement in squares, chequer-wise... For my own part I was no less struck by the novelty
attempts futile. The total strength of the French infantry under Napoleon varied. It was one of the bloodiest fights of the Napoleonic Era. These glorious Napoleonic War French Line Infantry are perfect for use in games set during the most glorious period of Napoleon's reign. They pleyed the most rousing pieces. During Emperor's journey from Dresden, through Gorlitz to Bautzen, he saw the German roads and villages choked with thousands of stragglers. They are
I stared in amazement at these boisterous infantrymen, so far undefeated.