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Questions about Corps

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did Napoleon Bonaparte formally introduce the corps as a legal military formation?

Napoleon Bonaparte issued a direct order to General Jean Victor Marie Moreau on the 1st of March 1800 to divide his command into four distinct corps. This date marks the formal introduction of the corps as a legal military formation.

What units made up a typical French Imperial Army corps during the Napoleonic Wars?

A typical corps contained cavalry, artillery, and infantry within one independent unit. The French Imperial Army used these formations as the first combined-arms groups with stable manning.

Which Australian corps fought at Gallipoli in 1915 during World War I?

The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps fought at Gallipoli in 1915. Two corps were raised in early 1916: I ANZAC Corps and II ANZAC Corps.

How many divisions comprised the Canadian Corps during the First World War?

The Canadian Corps consisted of four Canadian divisions from inception until the war ended. It maintained this composition unlike British corps which changed frequently in France and Flanders.

When did Congress legalize the first field corps in the United States Army?

Congress legalized the first field corps in the United States Army on the 17th of July 1862. President Lincoln ordered their creation in March 1862 instead due to delays by Major General George B. McClellan.