Prussian Regiment (France)
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The Prussian Regiment (French: Régiment de Prusse) was a foreign regiment of the French Imperial Army formed in late 1806 and made up by Prussian prisoners of war. Though it only served for a short time, the regiment saw service in the Peninsular War, but was disbanded in 1813 following the 1813 reorganisation of the foreign regiments.
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Prussian Regiment | |
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Régiment de Prusse / Preußisches Regiment | |
Active | 1803 – 1813 |
Country | Kingdom of Prussia |
Allegiance | Napoleon I |
Branch | French Imperial Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Regiment of three battalions |
Part of | Imperial Foreign Troops |
Dépôt | Leipzig, Kingdom of Saxony |
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