Cannons and horsemen
Cavalry retained an important role in this age of regularization and standardization across European armies. First and foremost they remained the primary choice for confronting enemy cavalry. Attacking an unbroken infantry force head-on usually resulted in failure, but extended linear infantry formations were vulnerable to flank or rear attacks.
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General Lasalle
348.00 €
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Napoleon on l'Intendant
288.00 €
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Napoleon on horse
220.00 €
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Cavalier N°8
339.00 €
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Chasseur Officer
229.00 €
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Cavalier N°4
248.00 €
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Mameluke Officer
229.00 €
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Fanion-bearer Officer
248.00 €
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Cavalryman with panther skin
288.00 €
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Mameluke Officer
339.00 €
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Gribeauval Cannon
166.00 €
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Howitzer of 24
166.00 €
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Kettle Drummer
261.00 €
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Murat on horse
344.00 €
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Squadron Leader Hunters on horseback
348.00 €
"Cavalry is useful before, during and after the battle," wrote Napoleon, and he stressed the need for audacity in its employment and careful training to achieve true discipline. He was also insistent that careful categorization according to role was of great importance... It was some time before the French cavalry reached its full potential, as it had suffered the loss of many officers during the Revolutionary period, but by 1807 it was reaching its prime. The great charges led by Murat at Eylau and Grouchy at Friedland played vital parts in the outcome of these battles.