Old Guard (France)
The Old Guard (French: Vieille Garde) were the veteran elements of the Emperor Napoleon's Imperial Guard. As such it was the most prestigious formation in Napoleon's Grande Armée. French soldiers often referred to Napoleon's Old Guard as "the Immortals". It is believed that Napoleon hand-selected members of his Old Guard based on physical traits, most notably above-average height. Their imposing stature was likely impressive to foes and allies alike. Awards as well as veterancy were also taken into consideration when selecting troops for the Old Guard.
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Old Guard (France)
The Old Guard (French: Vieille Garde) were the veteran elements of the Emperor Napoleon's Imperial Guard. As such it was the most prestigious formation in Napoleon's Grande Armée. French soldiers often referred to Napoleon's Old Guard as "the Immortals". It is believed that Napoleon hand-selected members of his Old Guard based on physical traits, most notably above-average height. Their imposing stature was likely impressive to foes and allies alike. Awards as well as veterancy were also taken into consideration when selecting troops for the Old Guard.
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Die Vieille Garde (dt.: Alte G ...... Junge Garde (Jeune Garde) gab.
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La Vieille Garde était l'unité ...... oraliser et dérouter l'ennemi.
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The Old Guard (French: Vieille ...... ting troops for the Old Guard.
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Стара Гвардія (фр. Vieille Gar ...... лися нагороди та строк служби.
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Старая гвардия (фр. Vieille Ga ...... азывают[кто?] «элита из элит».
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老近卫军（法语：Vieille Garde，昵称Les Gr ...... 时间与在作战时表现出的勇气，也都是选拔老近卫军时的考虑因素。
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Die Vieille Garde (dt.: Alte G ...... Junge Garde (Jeune Garde) gab.
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La Vieille Garde était l'unité ...... oraliser et dérouter l'ennemi.
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The Old Guard (French: Vieille ...... ting troops for the Old Guard.
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Стара Гвардія (фр. Vieille Gar ...... лися нагороди та строк служби.
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Старая гвардия (фр. Vieille Ga ...... азывают[кто?] «элита из элит».
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老近卫军（法语：Vieille Garde，昵称Les Gr ...... 时间与在作战时表现出的勇气，也都是选拔老近卫军时的考虑因素。
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Vieille Garde
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Vieille Garde
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Стара Гвардія
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Старая гвардия (Первая империя)
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老近卫军
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