Middle Guard (Napoleonic)
| Middle Guard | |
|---|---|
Soldier of the Middle Guard | |
| 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 played a role in Napoleon's military campaigns, offering a balance of experience and infantry flexibility.