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  1. Nickname(s)Schwarze Schar (Black Troop/Horde/Host) · Schwarze Legion (Black Legion) · Black Brunswickers
    Motto(s)Sieg oder Tod! (Victory or Death!)
    MarchMarsch Herzog von Braunschweig
    Formation and early years

    In 1806 the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, Charles William Ferdinand, was fatally wounded during the Prussian defeat at the Battle of Jena–Auerstedt. Following Prussia's defeat and the collapse of the Fourth Coa… See more

    Waterloo campaign

    Following Napoleon's failed invasion of Russia in 1812, and his subsequent retreat back into France, William was able to return to Brunswick in 1813 to reclaim his title. He also took the opportunity to replenish the ranks of hi… See more

    Uniform

    The Brunswickers were awarded various nicknames by their contemporaries, including the Black Crows, the Black Legion and the Black Horde. However, although the uniforms of the individual units that comprised t… See more

    Inspired art

    The Black Brunswicker (1860), by John Everett Millais was inspired in part by the exploits of the Brunswickers and in part by the contrasts of black broadcloth and pearl-white satin in a moment of tender conflict.
    The artwor… See more

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