Middle Guard (Napoleonic)
| Middle Guard | |
|---|---|
Soldier of the Fusiliers-Grenadiers | |
| Active | 1806–1814, 1815 |
| Country | France |
| Branch | French Imperial Army |
| Part of | Imperial Guard |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Commander-in-chief | Napoleon I |
| Ceremonial chief | Napoleon |
| Notable commanders | Comte d'Erlon Michel Ney Jean Nicolas Houchard |
The Middle Guard (French: Moyenne Garde) was a formation of the French Imperial Army's Imperial Guard. It was an intermediate force between the elite Old Guard and the less experienced Young Guard. It was used in Napoleon's military campaigns, often used as a balance of experience, and infantry flexibility.