Organization Caroleans
duels in carolean army strictly forbidden, however, not unusual – gustaf cederström.
the death of charles xii ended carolean era
– gustaf cederström.
the carolean army organized regiments according region, , divided following sections:
cavalry regiments, including jämtlands dragoon regiment, , king s personal guards, livdrabanterna regiment
infantry regiments, including värmlands , västerbottens regiment; each company had twelve grenadiers
artillery regiments
the army included special unit called livdrabanterna (royal life guard corps). special unit made of 100 men. under personal command of king charles xii, named captain. become private in corps 1 had attain rank of captain in regular army. king s second in command colonel title of kaptenlöjtnant (lieutenant captain). corps fought bitter end, , of veterans carried charles xii s coffin on arrival capital burial in 1719.
out in field
the rules strict carolean soldier. example, stealing food soldier lead harsh punishment. looting, earlier had been part of soldiers every day forbidden; however, occurred if necessary, example couple of occasions @ narva , lemberg.
to take god s name in vain amongst worst crime carolean soldier commit, , punishment death, since important keep morale high amongst troops, , christian religion way this. interrupt moment of prayer lead death penalty.
the carolean soldier told not afraid of battle or fearful on field, since if god meant him die happen regardless of whether dodged bullets or not. rationale crucial offensive tactics of carolean army, required firm discipline succeed.
a soldier s daily ration meant consist of 625 grams of dry bread, 850 grams of butter or pork, 1/3 liters of peas , 2.5 liters of beer. butter or pork replaced fish if available. water best avoided since contaminated.
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