This little book is not going to tell you the

story of this legendary unit, neither does it

claim to give details of every item of uniform

and equipment. All it wants to do is give the

reader a clear, logical and pictorial summary of

what the French Imperial Guard was.

It is a nice practical tool for figurinists, an amateur's

Imperial history vade-mecum, to be carried

around every- and anywhere. It is not intended to

compete with the specialists who are to be

consulted for further study. They are to be thanked

and tribute must be paid to them for allowing

us to know and love those heroic times.

So, make way for the Immortals, the Emperor's

old Grognards !