The Army of Bourbon Spain which invaded Portugal in 1762 was largely based on the French model. Following the disasters of the SYW, King Charles III ordered extensive reorganisations of the Spanish Army in 1763, but the troops which fought in that conflict were essentially organised and uniformed as per the regulations issued under King Ferdinand VI (1746-59). Unfortunately, Ferdinand VI was more interested in the Navy than the Army, and the budget reductions caused some deterioration in numbers and quality, but Charles III quickly set about correcting this.
The Forces of King Charles III
- Introduction
Infantry and Household Troops
Light Infantry and Provincial Militia
Cavalry: Line, Light, and Dragoons
Artillery, Engineers, and Standards
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