13e "Garde Impériale"
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What are we? We are the "Guarde Impériale". Our faction is Empire Francais (aka French).
Our goal is to become a big and a well-known regiment, that participates in alot of Line Battles and Sieges.Why join us? You'll get a high rank quickly, hence, we don't have many members yet.
Also, I am a very friendly person, we'll probably become great friends, too. If you
Are a player that enjoys to be serious in battles and all that, then this is a group that does that.
So, why wait? Let's get this group popular, get it big and rise it up as all the others!How to join us? Either add me on steam - Excaliborg^.
(Should be on the top)
Or apply by simply posting a reply on this post.Spoiler
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Historique de la Garde
The Guard had its origin in the Consular Guard (Garde des consuls), created November 28, 1799 by the union of the Guard of the Directory (Garde du Directoire exécutif) and the Grenadiers of the Legislature (Grenadiers près de la Représentation nationale). These formations had for principal purpose the security of the executive and legislative branches of the French Republic and gathered a small number of soldiers, about a thousand. One may question their utility, as they did not oppose Napoleon's 18 Brumaire coup of 1799. The Consular Guard changed its name to the Imperial Guard on May 18, 1804. Its headquarters were located at the Pentemont Abbey in Paris.
The primary role of the Guard, of course, was the personal protection of the Emperor, but they also functioned as a fighting force. They were recruited from among the best available veterans. Service in the guard was an honored position, and was considered elite status for a soldier. Contrary to popular opinion, they often went on campaign with the Emperor. They were unquestionably loyal to Napoleon.
Napoleon took great care of his Guard, particularly the Old Guard. The Grenadiers of Old Guard were known to complain in the presence of the Emperor, giving them the nickname Les Grognards, the Grumblers. The Guard received better pay, rations, quarters, and equipment, and all guardsmen ranked one grade higher than all non-Imperial Guard soldiers. Other French soldiers even referred to Napoleon's Imperial Guard as "the Immortals."
The Guard played a major part in the climax of the Battle of Waterloo. It was thrown into the battle at the last minute to salvage a victory for Napoleon. Completely out-numbered, it faced terrible fire from the British lines, and began to retreat. For the first (and only) time in its history the Guard retreated without orders. At the sight of this, Napoleon's army lost all hope of victory. The Middle Guard broke completely but the Old Guard (and some of the Young Guard) battalions held their formation and secured the retreat of the remainder of the French Army before being almost annihilated by British and Prussian artillery fire and cavalry charges.
The Guard was composed of three echelons. The Old Guard comprised some of the finest soldiers in Europe, who had served Napoleon since his earliest campaigns. The Middle Guard was composed of his veterans from the 1805 to 1809 campaigns. The Young Guard consisted of the best of the annual intake of conscripts and volunteers, and was never considered to be of quite the same caliber of the senior Guards, although its units were still superior to the normal line regiments.
In 1804 the Guard numbered eight thousand men. By the time of Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812, it had swelled to just under 100,000 men. The Guard had its own artillery, infantry and cavalry components just like a normal Army corps.
Created soon after the creation of the Guard itself, the General Staff by 1806 included the four Colonel-Generals of the four divisions of the Guard, all Marshals of France in field rank. It also included an Inspector of Reviews, a Commissioner of War, 24 aide-de-camps, and other specialist officers, NCOs, and privates.
Napoleon's Guard was "One of the most celebrated military formations in history."
- David Chandler
While campaigning, the guardsmen were the equal of any formation in the Imperial Army. Seldom used in the early campaigns, they were quite active by 1813 and 1814 and became Napoleon's shock troops. Napoleon wanted a strong Guard for several reasons. It was the wall of bayonets against enemies foreign and domestic about his throne, and a reserve of elite troops under his immediate control. No Napoleonic troop marched into battle with more confidence and promise of military glory than the Imperial Guard. They embodied the physical strength and bravery that characterized anciet warriors. Discipline was high, it was forbidden to brawl at the canteens or get drunk. A guardsman caught sleeping out of barracks got 15 days' arrest.
But men are men. There were brawls and duels among the guardsmen, and their conduct in public suggested that some of them considered Paris an occupied city. There were quarels between the Guard and other troops, for example the 9th Light Regiment, which - Napoleon having dubbed it "The Incomparable" in Italy - was not about to be impressed by any "Praetorians." But the men who provoked the quarrel were rewarded with rings around their eyes bearing a strong resemblance to large goggles.
The elite troops were pampered. The Guard drew extra pay and allowances, and they got better housing. Jean Barres of Foot Chasseurs writes, "Our pay was 23 sous 1 centime per diem. ... The pay was enough to provide all absolute necessaries, but deductions were often made which were not always very scrupulously accounted for, and of which we dared not complain, for the sergeant-majors were all-powerful in the companies."
In 1807 after the bloody battle of Eylau, Napoleon decided to build a military camp in Osterode. The French engineers constructed a palisade around a vast square inside which were streets bordered by wooden huts. Each street bore the name of one of the latest victories. The Imperial Guard had its own camp, built with a degree of luxury. In the centre was a brick building where Napoleon installed himself.
The Guard was a priviledged troop. Napoleon wrote; "When ... the Guard meets ... the Line en route, the latter shall form in line of battle and port arms or present sabers ... Flags and standards shall be dipped, The colonels and commanders shall exchange salutes."
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Uniform and Banner:
Ranks
Officers:
Colonel (Col) [Leader]
Major (Maj) [Co-Leader]
Chef de Bataillon (CdB)
Capitaine (Cpt)
Lieutenant (Lt)
Sous Lieutenant (SLt)
Sub-Officers:
Adjutant Chef (AdjC)
Adjutant (Adj)
Sergeant Major (SgtM)
Sergeant (Sgt)
Caporal-Fourrier (CplF)
Caporal (Cpl)
Ensign:
Musican (Mus)
Soldat en Premiere (SoP)
Soldat de Deuxième (SoD)
Soldat (Sdt)
Cadet (Cdt)
Rules
There are only 4 basic rules that you should remember.
1. Be kind.
2. Follow the orders of higher-ranks.
3. Be mature, don't just troll around and annoy people.
4. Be disciplined and respect others.
*This regiment still has alot infront of it and all the support will really be appreciated.
*We are no 'just come and have fun' regiment. It's nice to be serious and disciplined quite alot in special events.
~Sincèrement, Excaliborg.
