Guard Infantry
Braunschweig Leib Battalion
The duke's household guards and the elite shock infantry of the Field-Corps.
Historical Background
The Leib Battalion was the personal bodyguard of the Duke of Brunswick and the prestige unit of the entire Field-Corps. Recruited from the tallest and most experienced soldiers, the Leib Battalion wore the black uniform with distinctive silver appointments.
Notable Actions
- ▸ Protected the Duke of Brunswick during the 1809 campaign
- ▸ Covered the embarkation at Elsfleth when the regiment evacuated to England
- ▸ Formed part of the Duke's personal escort at Quatre Bras, where the Duke was mortally wounded
Other Units of the Brunswick Ducal Field-Corps
Key Engagements of the Schwarze Schar
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