The French Brigade of the Napoleonic Association consists of three elements: Cavalry, Infantry and Artillery. The Command element is small comprising only the Brigade Commander and up to three aides de camp.

The cavalry is 1er Regiment de Chasseurs à Cheval, and the artillery is provided by La Garde Imperiale and the 3eme Regiment de Artillerie. The infantry has four line regiments, two light and two heavy, these being the 30eme, the 45eme, the 69eme and the 85eme. In addition there is a Battalion of Grenadiers of the Garde.

It is tactical policy that the Brigade can deploy and manoeuvre not only in their designated unit formations, but also in close or open order as the situation demands. It is also policy that the rank structure is minimalist, the number of officers reflecting the number of units and NCOs being found appointed by the unit commanders only as required for the effective command and control of the unit.  All Officers are also exercised in command at Brigade level.

Napoleon Bonaparte – Emperor, King, Soldier, Statesman, Husband, Lover, a man of many roles. Few men become legends; fewer still have their names associated with periods of history. Napoleon, ‘The Master of Europe’, admire him, love him, hate him, however you feel you simply can not ignore him.

The Brigade Francaise brings you the opportunity to follow in Napoleon’s footsteps across the battlefields of Europe. Come and support the Emperor in his fight against the tyranny of the old order of Crowned Heads of Europe. Help him to achieve European hegemony and a new order based upon liberte, egalite, and fraternity.

We recreate life within Napoleon’s Revolutionary and La Grande Armees, whether you want to be an ordinary soldier, a dashing cavalryman, an artilleryman, or cantinierre come and join us. We take part in events both within the UK and abroad. We have a wide range of units portraying Guard and Line Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, and Camp Followers. Many of our units have family groups within them and all units are able to support you in obtaining kit and accoutrements. To join, simply contact one of the names shown in the Regimental Details and we will take it from there.

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