Lancer - France 1810

🇫🇷 French Cavalry Lancer – The Lightning Strike of Napoleon's Army! 🇫🇷

Introducing a figurine of a lancer from Napoleon's cavalry – a unit that became the symbol of swift attacks and breakthrough maneuvers.

History and Deployment

• Lancers were incorporated into the French army following the example of Polish uhlans, who proved highly effective against Austrian and Russian cavalry.
• The first lancer regiments appeared around 1811, when Napoleon reorganized the light cavalry.
• French lancer regiments were primarily used for reconnaissance, flank protection, and rapid strikes against weakened enemy formations.
• At the Battle of Ligny (1815), lancers played a key role in attacking British and allied troops, especially during the pursuit of scattered formations.
• Training emphasized speed, precision, and tight formation maneuvers – their main weapon was the lance, complemented by a sabre for close combat.

Interesting Facts

• Lancer horses had to be light, fast, and resilient, capable of long marches and sudden charges.
• The creation of lancer regiments was a direct response to the success of Polish uhlans – the French adopted not only their tactics but also their organizational structure.

This figurine captures the elegance and deadly efficiency of Napoleon's elite light cavalry – a perfect addition for military history enthusiasts!

👉 Order today and add to your collection a piece that commemorates the elite light cavalry of the Napoleonic era!