These line infantry are exceptionally good soldiers, the superiors of many in melee and musketry.
Even Denmark’s foes have a grudging respect for these sons of the North. They are capable of delivering a volley of devastating fire into an enemy with their smoothbore muskets, and then following it up with a good bayonet charge. They have good morale, but this is no protection against artillery bombardment or the sniping of skirmishers. If threatened by cavalry, they can form square.
Charles August, the Danish Governor-general of Norway in 1809, was named commander of Fredriksten Fortress, to defend Norway against Sweden. Before him, the Danish army had suffered defeats from the combined threats of Britain and Sweden, who had bombarded, captured or burnt the Danish fleet at anchor in Copenhagen. Charles fought with distinction in the battles of Prestebakke and Toverud, a set of victory that made him very popular in Denmark.
Holstein Cavalry Regiment
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Holstein Cavalry Regiment is a powerful force of shock cavalry, able to break through units with a charge.
Armed with a traditional straight sword, as opposed to the ever-popular sabre, these cavalrymen are a multipurpose unit. They are light enough to chase down a routing enemy, but heavy enough to charge effectively into enemy lines. However, their versatility comes at the cost of specialisation: should they be pitted against the likes of horse guards, their lack of specialist training will become apparent.
The Danish cavalry of the Napoleonic Wars were decent forces of the period, but they were often hampered by the poor quality of regimental officers. Officially, good officers were recognised as vital to success, even more so than having good men in the rank and file. Yet patronage and outdated promotino system meant that command positions were often given to men with the right connections. Idiots, reckless fools and cowards could be, and were, appointed to command. If they were lucky, the men of their regiments were good enough to save them and their reputations
Hussars
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These superb horsemen can be used as a screen for the main army, or for strategic scouting to locate the enemy. Hussar speed makes them ideal for targeting skirmishers and artillery: enemies have little chance to escape if hussars are sent against them. Hussars are armed with curved sabres, and can acquit themselves well in melee or during a charge, although they do not fare well against disciplined infantry or heavy cavalry.
Historically, hussars of all nations enjoyed the freebooting attitude of the Hungarian originals, and acted independently of the main army as much as they could. This was useful, because they could be sent out to do long patrols or reconnaissance, and possibly a little plundering. Their high-spirited approach to war was matched by their popinjay uniforms, some of the gaudiest ever to have been worn into battle. Hussar arrogance, however, was well deserved: in 1806 some 500 French hussars bluffed a 6,000-strong Prussian garrison at Stettin into surrendering the fortress there.
Lancers
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The lance is probably among the oldest of cavalry weapons. It gives the user a chance to put all his weight and that of his charging horse into one very sharp point. A lance that can, in skilled hands, be driven right through any enemy. When coupled with the fast pace of their horses, a lancer’s charge is very intimidating. However, if the lancer does not kill his target, he leaves himself vulnerable. A long lance is less use in a melee than a sword, and a lancer is at a disadvantage once the close fighting starts, especially against well-trained infantry capable of forming square.
Historically, many nations used lancers. The French army adopted lancers with some enthusiasm, and Napoleon even included Polish lancers in his Imperial Guard. In India the lance had long been used as a weapon: lancer skills were often practiced by “pegging”, picking tent pegs out of the ground with the lance tip, or “pig-sticking”, the hunting of wild pigs or even wild dogs with the lance.
Marine Corps
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The marines are tough, resourceful and excellent marksmen
The Marines are light infantry, line infantry and sea-going soldiers: whatever is required to carry out their appointed task, they will turn their hands to it. Every Marine prides himself on being a fighting soldier first and foremost especially if he is an officer. This battle-winning spirit is a powerful weapon in the Marine arsenal, and these men will rarely, if ever, run from a fight.
Traditionally, the Danish Marines claim to date back to 1701 and the establishment of the Royal Danish Naval Academy. These forces were reduced when Denmark won the Great Nordic War, and the king was forced to raise new forces in 1801 when war with Britain broke out. The units were raised with such haste that they were given hand-me-down infantry uniforms, including the uncomfortable stocks. That war was a financial disaster, but the Marines fought with distinction, proving their worth in battles against overwhelming odds.
Mounted Jaegers
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Mounted Jaegers are light cavalry, used as skirmishers and for scouting ahead of an army
These men harass the enemy and, if possible, eliminate important men among the enemy ranks. Mounted Jaegers are vulnerable against heavy cavalry and are armed with swords, carbines and pistols. Their speed makes them especially effective against skirmishers and artillery, as they can close before taking crippling casualties. These mounted light infantry fight two battles: one to slow the enemy advance and the second to keep their own line untroubled by enemy skirmishers.
Historically, Mounted Jaegers often performed as a kind of skirmish force, and were useful in scouting the terrain for enemy locations. These men, however, do not hold with armour and are vulnerable when pitched against heavier cavalry and well-trained infantry in square. The men carry swords, carbines and pistols. Their speed makes them particularly effective against skirmishers and artillery, as they can close before taking crippling casualties. Light and fast, these men are indispensable to the army.
Norwegian Fusiliers
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Fusiliers are an elite light infantry unit, able to form a firing line or skirmish as required.
Fusiliers advance upon the enemy, firing volley after volley before they close with fixed bayonets. Although they are foot soldiers, and lack the dash and élan of cavalry, they take a justifiable pride in their worth in battle. They can form square when threatened by cavalry, and give other enemy infantry a bloody time but they are still vulnerable to shelling by artillery and sniping by skirmishers.
Norwegian Fusiliers were considered the ordinary soldiers of Denmark’s army. They enjoyed little of the prestige and privileges showered on the King’s precious guards, his artillery formations, or the light troops. Yet they were vital to the defence of the kingdom: strong, dependable and loyal to the royal family. They could be counted on to do his general’s bidding in almost every circumstance.
Queen's Life Guard Dragoons
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These elite cavalrymen are all gentlemen, skilled in melee attacks and deadly on the charge.
The Queen’s Life Guard Dragoons is the senior unit of the Danish Royal Guard cavalry, charged with the personal protection of the king. Only the most experienced troops gain entry into this esteemed unit, and they are as expert in close combat and horsemanship. Armed with straight, heavy cavalry swords and protected by cuirasses, they are a force to be respected. As heavy cavalry, however, they can rarely keep pace with the light cavalry.
In 1683, the Queen’s Life Guard Dragoons regiment was formed by King Christian V, a reorganisation of the existing Royal Guard corps. It had been a ceremonial regiment, but after 1683 the Guard Dragoons were an active field force as well. They enjoyed the high status common to many cavalry corps, and the disciplined Queen’s Life Guard Dragoons saw themselves as superior to the Life Guard Regiment of Foot. Rivalry and competition between the two corps was barely concealed at times. Despite these petty matters, the Queen’s Life Guard Dragoons represented the best horsemen available to Denmark.
Schleswig Dragoons
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These superb horsemen have an excellent charge attack and their exceptional morale makes them reliable and brave.
The impact of their charge on an unprotected infantry unit is a heartening sight for nearby comrades, and a terrible one for enemy units. Once their initial charge has shaken the enemy, this unit can then engage in close combat, hacking with their straight heavy swords at anyone unfortunate to still be alive. Though powerful, they are still at a disadvantage against elite infantry and almost any infantry properly formed up in a square.
In 1801 Denmark lost nearly all her fleet to Britain, thanks to defeat at the hands of Lord Nelson and the Royal Navy. In 1807 Heinrich Ernst Peymann, a Danish army officer, organised a heroic defence against the invaders, held back the combined army of Britain and Hanover against overwhelming odds for three days. Peymann was seventy-four when the war broke out, and had never been given a large command before. A fiercely proud Dane, he refused the offer to capitulate Copenhagen, defended the city and ordered the burning of the Danish fleet in 1807 to prevent the English from seizing it
Sjæland Jaegers
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Lethal and dangerous, these light troops are an efficient way of bringing death to enemies.
Hard-working and hard-drinking, these hard men are hardened to every conceivable hardship; they are tough and loyal soldiers to their superior officers. Recruited from woodsmen, hunters and poachers, these soldiers are used to moving across broken ground and staying unobserved by their prey. They have a lifetime of experience of living off the land, and a fearsome reputation for being rather barbaric. Despite this, they are not well suited to the discipline of close combat, and are much more use when peppering an enemy with musket balls.
The Danish Sjælland Jaegers, or “hunters” were extremely well trained and particularly adept at using cover and fieldcraft to gain the upper hand in a fight. They could stalk their targets, just as hunters stalk deer, using every bit of cover to hide their approach to a firing position. At the Battle of Stralsund in 1809 Sjælland Jaegers hid in the narrow street alleys near the gate of Tribseer Tor and lay in wait for the Prussians, killing Major von Schill with a barrage of well-aimed shots.
Queen's Life Regiment of Foot
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Immaculately turned out, these elite guards have excellent morale and are superb when used against regular line infantry.
Queen’s Life Regiment of Foot see themselves as elite soldiers and occupy the place of honour at the right of the line on parade. This sense of inherent worth helps to inspire other soldiers and instils a sense of pride in the troops. They are incredibly disciplined and can reload their weapons at breathtaking speed, discharging them with relatively good accuracy. Their extensive training makes them more expensive to raise than other infantry units but, like all foot soldiers, they must exercise sensible caution when facing heavy cavalry and skirmishers.
By the end of the 18th century the Kingdom of Denmark, despite still having an effective military, was not the power it had been. The Danish army was under-funded, and many men left the military to find other work. This was especially true of the infantry. Many of the old regiments had disappeared, and even the Royal Guard Corps was largely diminished. Recognising the need for change, King Frederick VI attempted to reform the military command structure. Four general commands were created in the duchies of Sjælland, Funen, Langeland and Jutland, with the King as the supreme head.
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Last edited by Sacrebleu!; January 21, 2012 at 07:32 PM.
looks very nice! But how can I run Batavian Unit pack with this unit pack? they both have my_loc.pack files so I dont know how to run them simultaneously?
Hey Sacrebleu! you as Adrian - your mods on all theme. Why you don't unite them in one section? Additional Portuguese,Dutch and Danish Units - I listed all or not?
All three probably to establish simultaneously?
Download Sacrebleus Denmark mod.Unpack it and copy the MOD_DENMARK.pack in the Napoleon data folder.No need to copy the my_loc.pack.just download the last Upc project and copy it in the data folder too.Download this tool and run it. http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=342894
Open the Napoleon user script and type in it. mod "MOD_DENMARK.pack"; save and close.Thats all you need to do with most of mods you can find here.
And never forget!Once you have enough posts on this forum say thank and give on reputation to Sacrebleu and husserl TW.Have fun.
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! for example: my_loc1.pack ,my_loc2.pack .....ok? bye bye
