Yataghan from Napoli?

Norman McCormick · 11th November 2008, 07:15 PM

Hi All,
Have found this info about Pandours thought it may be of interest.
Pandours, a widely used name for Balkan irregulars, originated in troops raised in 16th Century Dalmatia under Venetian rule, who in 1748 were organized into a police unit to guard the border with Turkish Herzegovina. The French retained this force and its organization when Dalmatia was acquired in 1805. The Pandours were initially deployed in suppressing pro-Russian rebellions and engaging the Tsar's troops in 1806 before serving as the escort to Marshal Marmont's baggage during the 1809 war and later joining the forces of the Illyrian Provinces. This information was derived from ' Napoleon's Balkan Troops ' by Vladimir Brnardic.
Regards,
Norman.

11th November 2008, 07:15 PM	#11
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,618	Hi All, Have found this info about Pandours thought it may be of interest. Pandours, a widely used name for Balkan irregulars, originated in troops raised in 16th Century Dalmatia under Venetian rule, who in 1748 were organized into a police unit to guard the border with Turkish Herzegovina. The French retained this force and its organization when Dalmatia was acquired in 1805. The Pandours were initially deployed in suppressing pro-Russian rebellions and engaging the Tsar's troops in 1806 before serving as the escort to Marshal Marmont's baggage during the 1809 war and later joining the forces of the Illyrian Provinces. This information was derived from ' Napoleon's Balkan Troops ' by Vladimir Brnardic. Regards, Norman.