Braunschweig Linie Battalion

The backbone of the regiment — formed musketry, bayonet charges, and holding the line.

Historical Background

The Linie Battalion formed the solid centre of the Brunswick Ducal Field-Corps. Equipped with smoothbore flintlock muskets, these soldiers fought shoulder-to-shoulder in rigid two- or three-rank formations, delivering coordinated volleys at short range before closing with the bayonet.

Notable Actions

▸ Took part in the 1809 campaign through Westphalia and Lower Saxony
▸ Fought at the Battle of Quatre Bras alongside the 42nd and 44th British Regiments
▸ Stood the French cavalry charges at Waterloo

Other Units of the Brunswick Ducal Field-Corps

Braunschweig Oels Jager Battalion Braunschweig Leib Battalion Braunschweig Hussaren Braunschweig Uhlan Braunschweig Artillerie

Key Engagements of the Schwarze Schar

Battle of Halberstadt Battle of Olper Battle of Tordesillas Battle of Quatre Bras Battle of Waterloo

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