Raglan's Napoleonic War in Northern Europe 1813–1815
Sunday, 19 May 2013
Sunday, 7 April 2013
28mm French 1st Carabiniers-à-Cheval Regiment (1st Squadron)
The two Carabiniers regiments were brigaded together and as a part of General of Division Nansouty's 1st Heavy Cavalry Division saw action at the Battle Austerlitz, Friedland, Wargram, Borodino, Leipzig, Leon and Waterloo where it was ignominiously routed by two regiments of British light dragoons.
Miniatures by Foundry.
Flag by "flagdude".
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French Army
Sunday, 31 March 2013
28mm Chasseurs à Cheval de la Garde Impériale
Called “the best regiment in the world” and “my invincibles” by Napoleon, the
Chasseurs à cheval of the Imperial Guard is one of the most famous French
regiments of Napoleonic Wars, serving as the Emperor’s habitual escort and
important reserve in battle.
Miniatures by Perry and flag by "flagdude".
Bonaparte’s near capture during the pursuit of the Austrians in northern Italy
in the spring of 1796 convinced him of the need to form a special unit to guard
the army’s headquarters on campaign. Thus, in May 1796, two units, the Guides
à Pied and the Guides à cheval were created for this task. With the
formation of the Consular Guard in 1799, came the creation of the Chasseur à
cheval de la Garde des Consuls, consisting of veterans of the Guides à
cheval and personnel drawn from other units. In 1804, the unit was
redesignated the Chasseurs à cheval de la Garde Imperial. The regiment
fought in all the main campaigns of the period, in Italy, Egypt, Central Europe,
Spain, Russia, France, and at Waterloo.
Historical information courtesy of Mas, Miguel Ángel Martin (2007) Chasseurs à Cheval of Napoleon’s Guard. Madrid: Andrea
Press.
Labels:
French Army
Friday, 22 March 2013
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