Lithuanian Tartars of the Imperial Guard

Lithuanian Tartars of the Imperial Guard (French: Tartares lituaniens de la Garde impériale) were a light cavalry unit of Napoleon's Imperial Guard, in service in French Army from 1812 to 1814. Descendants of Crimean Tatars, they were organized in a single squadron at the beginning of the Russian Campaign. Their commander was first Squadron Leader Achmatowicz, who was killed at Vilna and succeeded by Captain Ulan, who led the corps during his last fights. The Lithuanian Tatars were disbanded at the First Bourbon Restoration.

Lithuanian Tartars of the Imperial Guard

Lithuanian Tartars of the Imperial Guard (French: Tartares lituaniens de la Garde impériale) were a light cavalry unit of Napoleon's Imperial Guard, in service in French Army from 1812 to 1814. Descendants of Crimean Tatars, they were organized in a single squadron at the beginning of the Russian Campaign. Their commander was first Squadron Leader Achmatowicz, who was killed at Vilna and succeeded by Captain Ulan, who led the corps during his last fights. The Lithuanian Tatars were disbanded at the First Bourbon Restoration.