The Imperial Guard was a small, elite army, directly under Napoleon’s control ... Poles, Germans, Swiss, and others, as well as French. They were the most feared men in Napoleon’s army.

‘Honor in Armor’: A Groundbreaking Look at the Swiss Guard’s Hidden World For over five centuries, the Vatican Swiss Guard has stood as a symbol of faith, loyalty, and sacrifice, charged with ...

French (other than the Imperial Guard ) — these forces are under the control of Napoleon. Imperial Guard — these are the best French forces on the battlefield and are under the direct control ...