Pro Gloria et Patria (For Glory and Fatherland) *DISBANDED*

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The unit was founded in 1744 near Brandenburg as a field rifle corps, referred to as Jägers. Jäger is literally translated as hunter, a testament to the fact that Frederick the Great of Prussia recruited the first 144 soldiers of the unit from local hunters and their sons. These hunters brought with them their own personal hunting rifles that became a central component of the regiment, as they were considerably more accurate than the smooth bore muskets of the time. The unit grew to consist of over 300 men by 1757, formed into two companies. However, during an action in Charlottenburg (A village near Berlin) in 1760 the unit was nearly destroyed by Russian Cossacks as a result of poor leadership and field positioning. The unit was formally formed into a regiment of ten companies in 1784. Until this point, the unit had varied in size as a result of need or situation. Following its formation as a regiment, the unit became known as the Jägerbataillon Nr.1, the foremost Prussian rifle corps. They fought against Napoleon as a part of Blücher’s army in 1806, and again at Leipzig in 1813, where they distinguished themselves through intense urban combat in the Battle of Möckern. They helped to prevent French reserves from joining the battle line and as a result contributed to the major victory at Leipzig. After the wars, members of the battalion were granted jobs in the Prussian Forestry service, as recognition for their skill at marksmanship.

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In-game Tags: [1teGJB]Rank_Name
Banner: Black Background, Silver Prussian Eagle

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