I know that french battalions had mounted commands, but what about the other nationalities ? Does anybody know ?
Thanks
RC
Mounted command
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Posted 2 years ago #
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My understanding is that battalion and regimental officers usually dismounted when close to the enemy. Otherwise they were too easy a target.
At least that is what is in the "Sharpe" series of books.
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From what I have found, it looks like Russian infantry has a mounted commander as well.
Posted 2 years ago # -
Greetings
British battalions had their field officers mounted at times. At Rolica in 1808 the 29th Foot's field officers were still mounted even during their advance under fire up a ravine.
Regards
Edward
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