They were at the forefront of the attack during the Battle of the Boyne in Ireland in 1690, wading across the river to fall upon James’ line. They followed him as he drove out the Catholic King James II after the “Glorious Revolution” of 1688. Historically, the Blue Guards began as the personal bodyguard to Protestant William of Orange (later William III of England and Scotland). This does not make them popular as they are, of course, all gentlemen and superior to any mere common infantry. The Blue Guards, however, have a tradition of fighting, and can shame any line regiment with their discipline and skill. Sometimes, they are court regiments where a martial appearance is valued more than real soldiering. The Blue Guards are the elite bodyguard unit that serves the rulers of the Netherlands.Īll royal guards think of themselves as the elite of their national armies. They are available with the Elite Units of the West DLC, to the United Provinces. The Blue Guard is a regiment of elite infantry in Empire: Total War.
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