2nd Polish Lancers

The 2nd Polish Lancers were a cavalry unit in the 19th century, originally formed by Polish volunteers serving under French command. Known for their distinctive lancers' weapons—long spears called lances—they combined agility and offensive power on the battlefield. They participated in various military campaigns, including the Napoleonic Wars, often engaged in rapid, coordinated charges that exploited enemy weaknesses. Their skilled horsemanship and combat tactics made them a formidable and prestigious unit, symbolizing Polish military pride and tradition during that era.