Order of Battle in The Franco-Prussian War
The order of battle at the outset of the Franco-Prussian War was as follows:
- 7. bayerische Infanterie-Brigade
- Kgl. Bayerisches 5. Infanterie-Regiment
- Kgl. Bayerisches 9. Infanterie-Regiment
- Kgl. Bayerisches 6. Jäger-Bataillon
- Kgl. Bayerisches 10. Jäger-Bataillon
- 8. bayerische Infanterie-Brigade
- Kgl. Bayerisches 4. Infanterie-Regiment
- Kgl. Bayerisches 8. Infanterie-Regiment
- Kgl. Bayerisches 5. Jäger-Bataillon
- 4. bayerische Kavallerie-Brigade
- Kgl. Bayerisches 2. Chevaulegers-Regiment
- Kgl. Bayerisches 5. Chevaulegers-Regiment
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