18th Century Guy wrote:I keep reading that part of what the Saxons sent along with the Prussians was the one Hussar unit of 8 squadrons but I have yet to find that unit or sections of it in any OOB. Can someone shed some light on where this unit was deployed during the campaign?
The Hussar Regiment was a 8 Squadron formation, raised 1791, 1072men strong, 134 men in each Squadron.
Oct., 10th 1806 it was with the Avant-Garde,
Light Troops GM Schimmelpfennig
Saxon Light Brigade:
I-VIII Squadron Saxon Hussar Regiment
Hope that helps
If further Informations are needed please ask
Günter