Numbers
In 1804 the Guard numbered eight thousand men. By the time of Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812, it had swelled to just under 100,000 men. The Guard had its own artillery, infantry and cavalry components just like a normal Army corps.
| Year | Number of soldiers |
|---|---|
| 1800 | 3,000 |
| 1804 | 9,798 |
| 1805 | 12,187 |
| 1810 | 32,150 |
| 1812 | 48,500 |
| 1813 | 92,472 (mostly young guards) |
| 1814 | 112,482 |
| 1815 | 25,870 |
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