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Napoleon's line infantry was founded upon that of the Ancien Régime. A total re-organisation began on 1 January 1791 with the abolition of the old regimental titles, and over the next two years an increasing number of conscript and volunteer battalions were formed. Their quality varied from the proficiency of the early National Guard regiments to the untrained and ill-equipped rabble of the levée. To combine the discipline and steadiness of the regular army with the revolutionary fervour of the new army, the Amalgame was decreed on 21 February; by this measure each regular battalion became the nucleus of a new Demi-Brigade.

Table of Contents

Organisation · Uniforms · Equipment · The Regiments of the Line · The Plates

Product details

Published Jul 28 1983
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9780850455120
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 50 b/w; 8 col
Dimensions 10 x 7 inches
Series Men-at-Arms
Short code MAA 141
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Philip Haythornthwaite

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Bryan Fosten

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