The Prussian Line Infantry was the standard infantry component of the German army during the French-Prussian war of 1870-1871. Such infantry regiments were crucial to the outcome of every major battle in the conflict. Their heroic exploits also helpe...
French-Prussian War was the most violent and bloody war of the second half of XIX century. Infantry regiments of both armies were crucial to the outcome of every major battle in the conflict. The line infantry regiments formed the main force of the F...
This set depicts the Russian Lifeguard Cossacks during the French invasion of Russian in 1812 and the subsequent foreign campaigns of the Russian Army. The Lifeguard Cossacks were remarkable for their attack against French cuirassiers at Leipzi...
In the Russian army of the 19th century, the hussar regiments filled one third of the active cavalry and took part in all of the major battles and military campaigns of 1812-1814. The hussars were armed with sabers, spades, pistols, carabines, ...
When Napoleon entered Warsaw victoriously he had an escort of Polish noblemen. He ordered in 1807 to form a regiment of Polish Light Cavalry ,called Uhlans, which besides the normal armament of cavalrymen were armed with long spears. The Polish...
