Who are we?The 1teKF stands for the 1st "Kaiser Franz" Husaren or 1st Emperor's own. The regiment was also known as, and probably best known as, "Kaiser Husaren" and was raised in 1756 just before the outbreak of the Seven Years war. The 1te is the 1st regiment of hussars and is also considered the most prestigious hussar regiment in the Austrian army at the time of the Napoleonic wars, having more medals (79) and earning more pay (10 gold) than any other cavalry regiments. Alas regimental history, surprsingly, is incredibly hard to find surrounding this regiment. However, we know the partook in several campaigns and battles such as Austerlitz and Leipzig. There's a bigger list under History for those interested.
The regiment originally formed back in 2017, but the reign was very short and unstable. After this the 2 cores of the regiment went their own way to eventually reform in the 54th as their Cavalry Company. After discussions the Cavalry had to go their own way. And we decided to come back to our roots, the 1te "Kaiser Franz" Husaren. We are a regiment that intends to have fun in Linebattles and also give a competetive side in regimental 1v1s. We have succeeded in this before and will make sure that everyone that joins our regiment has the most enjoyable expierence possible. We always thrive to improve not just our community, but our ingame skill. We allow new people and veterans alike, if you need cavalry training, do not worry. We won't ever turn down members based on individual skill. In the end the game is based on teamwork, and we can train you to become an excellent cavalryman!
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Commissioned Officers: 1
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Enlisted: 20
Total Strength: 22
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Cavalry
The regiment was raised in 1756 in the Komitat (administrative county) of Neutra (Hungarian Nyitra County) by Kaiser (emperor) Franz Stephan I, at his own expense, on his estates in Holitsch (present-day Holíc in Western Slovakia). He appointed Lieutenant-Colonel Joseph Ignaz von Almásy from Festetics Hussars to organise this regiment which was initially known as Des Kaisers neuerrichtetes Hollitscher Husarenregiment and counted 6 squadrons but was soon designated as the Kaiser Husaren. On September 29, the emperor appointed Almásy colonel of the regiment who assembled at Soroksár, Debreczen, Barkán and Pressburg (present day Bratislava/SK).
The regiment later recruited in the administrative Counties of Heves, Pest and Pressburg.
At the beginning of the Seven Years' War, the regiment counted 6 squadrons.
During the Seven Years' War, the regiment was under the nominal command of:
since 1756 until August 18 1765: Emperor Francis I (Franz I)
During the Seven Years' War, the regiment was under the effective command of:
from 1756 to 1763: Colonel Joseph Ignaz Count Almásy
In the Spring of 1763, the regiment went to Saaz (present-day Žatec/CZ) where it was reviewed by FZM Lacy. In May, it finally reached his garrison places: Käsmark (present-day Kežmarok/SK), Liptau (present-day Liptov/SK) and Nagy-Sáros (present day Velký Šariš/SK).
In 1769, the regiment was ranked No. 2 among cavalry regiments. In 1798, it was numbered 1 among the hussar regiments. It remained in service until 1918. The Inhaber (proprietor) of the regiment was always the reigning emperor.
Battle Honours/History
1800 - Battles for Ulm, later in the Upper Palatinate, the unit had great losses in the battle at Abbach.
1805 - Retreat to the Inn and on to Hungary. Transfer to Moravia and participation in the Battle of Austerlitz and the battle near Kostel.
1809 - In the campaign in Poland the regiment belonged to the VII Corps Campaign to Russia
1812 - Three divisions of the Union were assigned to the so-called Auxiliary Corps of Prince Schwarzenberg.
1813 - The main army in Bohemia and Saxony, battles at Wüst-Olbersdorf, Reichenberg, Kratzau, Battle of Leipzig, and attack on Hochheim.
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"During the Napoleonic Wars, 4 Hussars wanted to attack
40 enemy light cavalrymen. Their Oberleutenant ordered
them to fall back as they were so outnumbered.
'Eh ?' grumbled the unhappy Gemeiner, 'I have never heard that
we have to count the enemy before we attack.""Hollins "Hungarian Hussar 1756-1815"
