I am trying to find information concerning the Fourth Ligne's performance in late 1805. In an article in Issue 72 of Wargames Illustrated (September 1993) entitled Battalions Eagles and Flags, it is noted that an unidentified battalion of the Fourth Ligne lost an eagle to the Russians at Krems on 10 November 1805. Although the author notes that "there is some doubt over the loss of this eagle", he notes that at Austerlitz on 2 December, the same regiment lost a second eagle.

A review of Doctor David Chandler's Campaigns of Napoleon only mentions the Fourth Ligne at Austerlitz, citing General de Segur's authority on that point, and making no reference to the possible loss of an eagle at Krems. Dr. Chandler has a second reference in Campaigns to the performance of the Fourth Ligne when they were involved at the crossing of the River Alle in February 1807 prior to the Battle of Eylau. At that time they engaged successfully with other units in capturing a bridge but were then driven back by the Russians. It is unclear from Dr. Chandler's comments whether the Fourth Ligne was involved in the later successful establishment of a bridgehead across the river.

I would appreciate any information that readers could provide regarding the Fourth Ligne, especially with reference to late 1805.

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