12th Uhlan Regiment (Duchy of Warsaw)
Military unit
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12th Uhlan Regiment (Polish: 12 PuÅk UÅanów) â was an uhlan regiment in the Army of the Duchy of Warsaw.
| 12 Uhlan Regiment | |
|---|---|
| 12 PuÅk UÅanów 5 PuÅk Jazdy Galicyjsko-Francuskiej | |
Lance pennant | |
| Active | 1809â1813 |
| Allegiance | Duchy of Warsaw |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Uhlan |
| Size | 943 soldiers â 1809 |
| Garrison/HQ | BiaÅej |
| Engagements | French invasion of Russia |
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Formation and organisational change
The 12th Uhlan Regiment was formed on the 8 June 1809 in Austrian Podolia at the expense of Rzyszczewski and the inhabitants of Russian and Austrian Podolia.[1] Until the 28th December 1809 the regiment was called the 5th Galician-French Cavalry Regiment (Polish: 5 PuÅk Jazdy Galicyjsko-Francuskiej).[1] At the end of 1809 the regiment had 943 soldiers.[2] Its garrison was BiaÅej.[3]
Regimental commanders
- Regiment commanders:
- Col Gabriel StanisÅaw Rzyszczewski (1 July 1809)[1]
Uniform
Battles
The regiment was involved in the French invasion of Russia.
Battles and skirmishes:[1]
