Napoleon — A magisterial biography
An exhaustive biography of the Emperor, the fruit of rigorous research.
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The Grande Armée
Autonomous army corps, elite Imperial Guard, infantry and cavalry regiments: each unit has its history and commanders. Explore the detailed fact sheets below.
8 units
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Imperial Guard
Imperial Guard
Napoleon's elite corps
1804-1815
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Foot Grenadiers of the Guard
Old Guard
1804-1815
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Foot Chasseurs of the Guard
Old Guard
1804-1815
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Polish Light Horse of the Guard
Lancer squadron
1807-1815
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Mamelukes of the Guard
Oriental cavalry squadron
1804-1815
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I Corps (Soult)
Main army corps
1805-1815
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Line infantry
Backbone of the army
1803-1815
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Horse Artillery of the Guard
1804-1815
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