Charles Viner (1812 - 1906)
Dec 11, 2020
2 minutes
The French ‘Vieille Garde’, which is ‘Old Guard’, were the elite veteran element of Napoleon’s Imperial Guard, writes Devlan Kruck. The Emperor handpicked these soldiers personally based on their physical attributes and the experience and success of their combat record; these guys were imposing and proven in battle.
The Vieille Garde were active between
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