Most superb Infantry Division 1801 to 1889

[OG Grenadier]

I nominate
Napoleons Division d'Infanterie de la Vieille Garde "les Grognards". The immortal "Old Guard" of the French Imperial Guard. The phrase "esprit de corps" was originally raised for them. Their puissant courage , an impeccable cadre of veterans that had served from the line ranks on up and were hand picked by Napoleon himself up until 1812 (a division of some 3,000 men) .

The stories , the love affair I could tell you about le Tondu and "les Grognards". In over 25 years of study in horse and musket warfare I have not seen such devotion in a formation of men.

May I direct you learned readers to a book entitled "Anatomy of Glory, Napoleon and His Guard".

You have heard of the man, now read about the men that made it so.