German Napoleonic Commands

[SixthMississippi]

I have been searching for some time trying to find German commands. Any help would be great. Thanks

[Nibs]

Re: German Napoleonic Commands

Have you tried searching out any groups in Germany?

If not, the chaps of the King's German Legion are worth a try, http://www.kgl.info

However, if you are interested in the commands that might have been used in German speaking units in the American Civil War then a mid nineteenth century group might be more useful. In which case try Grenadier-Regiment 'König Friedrich I', who are best reached via facebook.

[thomas aagaard]

Re: German Napoleonic Commands

The drill book used by the Sleswig-Holstein rebels in 1849.
(in 1848 they used the same drill as the danish army, just with German commands. In 1849 they got this drill book.)

Compared to US/CSA drill books I will imaging that it have a good deal more about fighting in a heavy skirmish line...(but Since by german is very bad I got no clear idea how different it is)

https://www.dropbox.com/s/i79gox3amgaqix3/Exerzir-Reglement%20f%C3%BCr%20die%20Schleswig-.pdf?dl=0

"Der schleswig-holsteinischen Infanterie übergebe
ich hiermit ein Ererzir-Reglement, welches
in seinem vierten Abschnitte eine ausführliche
Instruction für die Ausbildung zum zerstreuten
Gefecht, so wie für die Leitung desselben enthält.
Ich spreche dabei mit Zuversicht die Hoffnung
aus, daß jeder einzelne Soldat erkennen wird,
wie Sicherheit und Gewandtheit in den ErerzirÜbungen
eine wesentliche Bedingung ist, um einen
glücklichen Erfolg unserer Waffen hoffen zu können.

Schleswig, den Esten Januar 1849.
Der Konnnanirende General von Bonin."

[SixthMississippi]

Re: German Napoleonic Commands

Vielen Dank!