The French Imperial Guard of 1870 was the pinnacle of the French military, a force of immense prestige and tradition. They were absolutely considered an elite force, serving as Emperor Napoleon III's personal army and a strategic reserve composed of the most seasoned and decorated soldiers.

Organised into various corps of infantry, cavalry, and artillery, the Guard was seen as the most reliable and best-equipped formation in the French army.
However, despite their reputation and unwavering courage in pivotal battles like Gravelotte, where they were committed to a final, desperate stand, their valor could not overcome the superior organisation, mobilisation, and artillery of the Prussian-led German forces.

The bundle of the French Imperial Guard in 28mm comprises:

1. Horse IG Chasseurs à Cheval
2. Horse IG Carabiniers
3. Horse IG Cuirassiers
4. Horse IG Empress Dragoons
5. Horse IG Lancers
6. Horse IG Generic Republic Cavalry
   
   
7. Infantry IG Chasseurs à Pied Line
8. Infantry IG Chasseurs à Pied Skirmish
   
9. Infantry IG Grenadiers Line
10. Infantry IG Grenadiers Skirmish
11. Infantry IG Papal Zouaves Line
12. Infantry IG Papal Zouaves Skirmish
13. Infantry IG Voltigeurs Line
    
14. Infantry IG Voltigeurs Skirmish
15. Infantry IG Guard Garibaldini Line
16. Infantry IG Garibaldini Skirmish
17. Infantry Francs Tireurs
18. Infantry Civilians
    
    
19. Artillery How to / Making Of
20. Artillery 3D
21. Artillery Crew Foot & Horse
22. Artillery 2D and Crews
    

Notes

Once downloaded, the sheets can be printed as often as you like, which means you can build up Large Amounts of French Units very cheaply.

You will need scissors, a craft knife, glue, appropriate paper and some stiffer card for bases, all of which are described in the how-to section.

The figures are laid out in A4 format, which will print onto US legal sized paper, or will fit US letter size printed at 93%.

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