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    Black Brunswickers - Wikipedia

    • Most members of the unit wore distinctive black uniforms, although some soldiers, such as light infantrymen and uhlans, wore green uniforms. The Black Brunswickers also wore silver totenkopf badges on their hats. See more

    Overview

    The Brunswick Ducal Field-Corps (German: Herzoglich Braunschweigisches Feldcorps), commonly … See more

    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

    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
    EngagementsBattle of Halberstadt · Battle of Olper · Battle of Quatre Bras · Battle of Waterloo
    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

    Later years

    A single infantry regiment and the hussars were maintained by the Duchy of Brunswick after the end of the Napoleonic War. In 1830, the uniform colour was changed to blue, but reverted to black in 1850. The Brunswick … See more

    Sources

    1. ^ "Osprey Publishing". Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 7 April 2007.
    2. ^ "Lady Lever Art Gallery - artwork of the month". Retrieved 7 April 2007. … See more

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