10th (Magdeburg) Hussars
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This article is about the German 10th Hussars. For the British unit, see 10th Royal Hussars.
The 10th (Magdeburg) Hussars Regiment (German: Magdeburgisches Husaren-Regiment Nr. 10) were a Prussian Light cavalry regiment of the IV Corps that was formed in late 1813 during the War of the Sixth Coalition against Napoleon after the Battle of Leipzig. The Hussars were a distinctively dressed light cavalry of East European origin.[1] The 10th Hussars were stationed from 1814 to 1884 in Aschersleben and after 1884 in Stendal. They fought in 1866 at the Battle of Königgrätz and later in World War I.
Quick Facts 10th (Magdeburg) Hussars Magdeburgisches Husarenregiment Nr. 10, Active ...
10th (Magdeburg) Hussars Magdeburgisches Husarenregiment Nr. 10 | |
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Active | 1813–1920 |
Disbanded | 1920 |
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Branch | Prussian Army |
Type | Hussars |
Role | Reporting and reconnaissance |
Size | 6 squadrons (as of 1914) |
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Garrison/HQ | Aschersleben and Stendal |
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Decorations | Ribbon with the Memorial Cross |
Honorary name | Magdeburg (Magdeburgisches) |
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Regimental Colonel in Chief (Regimentsinhaber) | Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevich of Russia |
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