Reggimento Real Corso

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The Royal Corsican Regiment (In Italian: Reggimento Real Corso) was a unit that served in the army of the Kingdom of Naples as a light infantry regiment, and was made up of Corsican émigres and volunteers. Going through several changes in organisation and designation, the regiment served with distinction in a variety of theatres during the Napoleonic Wars, until its eventual destruction and disbandment in late 1815.

The regiment was noted to be one of Napoleon's best counterinsurgency units during the Neapolitan Insurgency, seeing extensive service against various brigand and guerilla bands during the conflict. It earned international fame for capturing the infamous brigand Fra Diavolo after a gruelling chase through the mountains. Among its commanders were Joseph Hugo, father of famous French author Victor Hugo, and Nicolas Guye, favourite aide of Joseph Bonaparte.


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