Charts

While corps and divisional strengths varied widely, a typical infantry battalion contained 400-600 men, cavalry squadrons 100-300. (adapted from Chandler, The Campaigns of Napoleon)

While corps and divisional strengths varied widely, a typical infantry battalion contained
400-600 men, cavalry squadrons 100-300. (adapted from Chandler, The Campaigns of Napoleon)

 

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Click image for link to full-sized version of Charles Minard's 1869 rendering.

Click image for link to full-sized version of Charles Minard’s 1869 rendering.