THE RUSSIAN ARMY AND NAVY IN THE FIRST HALF OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY

The Russian Army: Greanadier, summer dress (1808), Carabinier NCO, Jägers (1812), Grenadier (1812), Musketeer, winter dress 1809 (down) Uniforms of Lejb-Guard Konnyj regiment of Russian Empire army in 1848. At the outset of the century, Alexander I inherited a sizeable and unaffordable army, many of whose commanders were seasoned veterans. After instituting a series of […]

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