The meticulously researched story of one of the greatest regiments in Napoleonic history, the French 9th Light Infantry.
An elite battalion under Louis XVI, the 9th Light Infantry regiment were with Napoleon from almost the beginning, turning the field at Marengo and breaking the Austrians. They then spent over a decade fighting their way across the continent, following Napoleon to the bitter end.
Bringing their Eagle out of hiding when Napoleon returned from exile in 1815 they almost saved the day again, at Waterloo, spearheading a charge to rejoin Napoleon. But unlike at Marengo, they failed. Napoleon dubbed them 'Incomparable', and their story is extraordinary even by the standards of the dramatic and turbulent years in which they lived.

Terry Crowdy has long been fascinated by many aspects of military history and takes great pleasure delving into forgotten historical sources and seeking information that has eluded others. The author of a number of articles and books including The Enemy Within: A History of Espionage, and Military Misdemeanours: Corruption, incompetence, lust and downright stupidity. Terry lives in Kent, UK.

Acknowledgements
Glossary
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Prologue: Autumn 1799
1 Esprit De Corps
2 The Army Of The Reserve
3 The Road To Piacenza
4 Marengo
5 An Incomparable Reputatio
6 Invasion Force
7 War On The Danube
8 The Ninth's Campaign In Prussia
9 The Broken Eagle
10 To The Rescue At Friedland
11 Disaster At Bailen
12 The Hill At Talavera
13 The Blockade Of Cadiz
14 Badajoz
15 Collapse
16 Where Is Grouchy?
Epilogue
Appendices
Endnotes
Select Bibliography
Index