Horses in the Napoleonic Wars Horses in the Napoleonic Wars Horses were widely used during the Napoleonic Wars for combat, patrol and reconnaissance, and for logistical support. Vast numbers were used throughout the wars. During the War of the Sixth Coalition, depletion of the French cavalry arm through attrition (mainly suffered during the Russian Campaign) and loss of horse-producing allies to provide remounts contributed significantly to the gradual French defeat and downfall of the French Empire. During the Waterloo Campaign, the "Armee du Nord" had 47,000 horses: 25,000 cavalry, 12,000 for artillery, 10,000 for infantry and supply columns. Although in larger forces the cavalry might
Spanish uniforms of the Napoleonic Wars white, black pocket piping, with white metal butons. Bicorn edged in white with red plume. = Hussar Regiments = = Guard Cavalry Regiments = = Further Reading = Spanish Infantry of the Early Peninsular War Uniformes Españoles de la guerra de independencia Spanish uniforms of the Napoleonic Wars This page is currently an incomplete list, references somewhat attached to sectors not units. No attempt has been made to link units to other Wikipedia pages as of 30/05/2018. The Napoleonic wars was a series of wars lasting from 1803 to 1815. Spain was just one of the many countries which resisted