When was the 1st Artillery Regiment (France) originally established?
The year 1765 marked the birth of a unit known as the Régiment de la Fère. This formation emerged from the first battalion of the Régiment Royal-Artillerie.
Questions about 1st Artillery Regiment (France)
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What rank did Napoleon Bonaparte hold when he joined the 1st Artillery Regiment (France)?
A young Napoleon Bonaparte received his commission into this regiment in 1785 and held the rank of second lieutenant at the time. His official service lasted only until 1790 before he left for Corsica.
Where were soldiers stationed during the interwar period under the name 1er Régiment d'Artillery Divisionnaire?
Soldiers stationed themselves notably in Auxonne and Dijon while the unit belonged to the 15th Infantry Division between conflicts. These locations served as home bases for the regiment between world wars.
How many batteries does the modern 1st Artillery Regiment (France) maintain today?
Today the regiment maintains six batteries plus a maintenance unit. Three active batteries carry MLRS M270 systems alongside 120 mm mortars, two other batteries deploy COBRA counter-battery radars and SL2A acoustic artillery location systems, and a sixth reserve battery stands ready for deployment.