This list of formation types is designed to help beginning
Republique players to relate real life Napoleonic formations with those used
for game play. The list indicates only very basic averages, and players should
remember that real life units varied enormously in both quality and size. In
some armies, "green" troops were fully trained and could perform very
impressively. In other cases, regular troops who had been allowed to become
demoralized put in very poor performances. Unit descriptions include type,
average size (number of bases) and average troop grade. The infantry lists also
include skirmisher availability and quality. The cavalry lists include a
classification of cavalry types. At the beginning of each section is a short
description of each army, along with an average ratio of artillery batteries to
infantry/cavalry bases. These recommended artillery ratios are purely for
reference to help players develop a fair sense of usage.
The Skirmish column describes the number and type of
skirmish markers which a unit type is allowed to deploy. A lower case
description beginning with "one" indicates that the entire unit may deploy only
one skirmish marker at any one time. An upper case description beginning with
"All" indicates that unit type may deploy one skirmish marker per active combat
base present. For example; a French light regiment with three active combat
bases may deploy three skirmish markers, but an 1813 French line regiment with
three combat bases may only deploy one skirmish marker.
Prussia (1806)
In 1806, the Prussian Army was one of the more intensely
drilled and enthusiastic forces in the world, but it had not seen serious (or
prolonged) combat in decades and its troops were heavily dependent on their
supply train. The army was also hampered by its antiquated system of
grand-tactical maneuver which restricted battlefield deployment and mobility.
The 1806 Prussian Army used the "Division Group" system.
German Duchies through 1807 will tend to use Prussian organization. Recommended
artillery ratios: 1 battery per 7 bases (varied greatly). Command category is
Cumbersome. The army never used the French maneuver system.
Infantry regiments |
Size |
Grade |
Available skirmishers |
Line |
3 bases |
Green |
- |
Grenadier (brigade) |
2 bases |
Average |
- |
Fusiler |
2 bases |
Green |
one poor |
Foot Guard |
3 or 4 bases |
Average |
- |
Jager |
1 base |
Green |
All Adequate |
Cavalry brigades |
Size |
Grade |
Type |
Cuirassier |
3 bases |
Average |
Heavy |
Dragoon/Uhlan |
3 bases |
Average |
Medium |
Hussar |
3 bases |
Average |
Light |
Mounted Jager |
3 bases |
Average |
Light |
Prussia (1813)
The Prussian Army of this period was recovering from its
annihilating defeats at the hands of the French in 1806. They had brilliantly
maintained a rotating system of reserve training, but this could not replace a
fully trained standing army, nor could it help the terrible supply situation.
As a result, the 1813-1815 Prussian Armies were plentiful, but poorly trained
and equipped. Their leadership was enthusiastic, but showed a notable inability
to deploy correctly in action, bringing much suffering on the rank and
file.
The Prussian Army of 1812-1814 used the Corps system. Each
corps used "brigades" which were the equivalent of divisions used by other
nations. They are shown as Divisions in the game in order to keep the order
system clear. Prussian artillery should be considered green. Command category
is Functional. May begin using French formation change system in 1812.
Infantry regiments |
Size |
Grade |
Available skirmishers |
Line |
5 bases |
Average |
one adequate |
Reserve |
5 bases |
Green |
one poor |
Landwehr |
4 bases |
Militia |
- |
Cavalry brigades |
Size |
Grade |
Type |
Cuirassier |
3 bases |
Average |
Armored |
Dragoon |
3 bases |
Green |
Medium |
Uhlan |
3 bases |
Average |
Medium |
Hussar |
3 bases |
Average |
Light |
Landwehr |
2 bases |
Militia |
Light |
Infantry
"Brigades"³ |
Infantry regiments |
Cavalry |
Artillery |
Infantry |
1 Line, 1 Reserve, 1 landwehr |
1 base Light |
1 medium foot |
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³ - Behave as divisions in the
Republique rules. |
Infantry Corps |
Infantry "Brigades" |
Cavalry |
Artillery |
Line |
4 Line |
1 brigade light |
1 Heavy foot, 1 medium foot, 1 medium horse |
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