A comprehensive list of Austrian infantry regiments and their commanders during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, based on official sources and historical research. Learn …

During the Napoleonic Wars the Austrian light infantry consisted of 200 Tyrolean Jäger Companies of 50-200 men each, Archduke Charles' Legion, Vienna Volunteers, various free …

A comprehensive list of Austrian infantry regiments from 1761 to 1815, with their designations, colonels, recruitment areas, and headquarters. Includes regiments from different nationalities, …

Regiments were distinguished by distinctive facing colours displayed on the turnbacks, cuffs, collars and edging to shoulder straps. The crested helmet was introduced in 1798.

After the defeat in 1809 Austria ceded some territories and the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 10th and 11th Grenzer Regiment went into French service. They served for Napoleon until 1814. Below are …

An Austrian line regiment typically consisted of two field battalions - Leib-and Oberst-battalions - each of six fusilier companies; also, a grenadier division of two companies, which were …

On picture: Battle of Leipzig - Austrian 20th and 24th Infantry Regiment (Hungarians) attack the Dölitz Chateau defended by Polish and French troops. The attackers are led by Colonel von …

Austrian Infantry Regiments and Their Commanders 1792-1815: Line Infantry Regiments Nrs. 21 - 30 By Stephen Millar Note: Each regiment is listed with its final unit designation of the …

There were 15 Hungarian Regiments at the start of the Napoleonic Wars with a slightly different organization than the Austrian Line Troops. There were 1200 men per Battalion with three …

The key feature of the Austrian army during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars (1792–1815) was that, due to the multi-national nature of the territories, regiments were split into German …

Austria was one of the five major players of the Napoleonic Wars. In early 19th century, the Austrian army (Kaiserliche-Königliche Heer) was the third largest and one of the best-trained …

During the Napoleonic Wars, there were numerous raids and attacks by British forces on French held islands in the Mediterranean Sea.

The Austrian Empire during the Napoleonic wars was a formidable force on the European stage. Spanning a vast territory and drawing upon a rich military tradition, the Austrian Empire was …

At the outset of war in 1793, the army numbered fifty-seven line regiments, and Seventeen Grenzer light infantry regiments. By 1793 there were 57 line infantry regiments, two garrison …

Austria was one of the five major players of the Napoleonic Wars. In early 19th century, the Austrian army (Kaiserliche-Königliche Heer) was the third largest and one of the best-trained …

The Ulm campaign was a series of French and Bavarian military maneuvers and battles to outflank and capture an Austrian army in 1805 during the War of the Third Coalition.It took …

It is not always understood that Austria continually put more men in to the field against Imperial France than any other power during the Napoleonic Wars. In 1813-14, for example, the total …