Kalisch Review
Major Prussian-Russian military display in Congress Poland, 1835.
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The Kalisch Review was a series of military exercises held in Kalisz, then part of the Congress of Poland, from 12 to 22 September 1835. It involved the Prussian and Russian Imperial armies, with 60,000 troops, over 7,000 horses, and more than 136 artillery pieces, including over 4,500 Prussian soldiers. Its motto was "Aus inniger Vereinigung entsteht wirkliche Kraft" (From intimate union arises real power). Following the November Uprising of 1830-31, both countries wanted a public demonstration of their strong political alliance. Kalisz was chosen because of its connection to the 1813 Treaty of Kalisch, which had enabled their joint campaign against Napoleon.
Quick Facts
- Location
- Kalisz, Congress of Poland
- Dates
- 12–22 September 1835
- Total troops
- 60,000
- Horses
- over 7,000
- Artillery pieces
- over 136
- Prussian soldiers
- over 4,500
- Supreme commander
- Nicholas I of Russia
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Background
The Kalisch Review was a joint military exercise held in Kalisz, then part of Congress Poland, from 12 to 22 September 1835. It involved the Prussian and Russian Imperial armies, with 60,000 troops, over 7,000 horses, and more than 136 artillery pieces, including about 4,500 Prussian soldiers. Its motto was "Aus inniger Vereinigung entsteht wirkliche Kraft" (From intimate union arises real power). The event was a public display of political unity following the November Uprising of 1830-31.
Kalisz was chosen for its connection to the 1813 Treaty of Kalisch. Officers practiced maneuvers at army and corps level, but no mock battles were held. Specialist troops, notably Cossack and Circassian horsemen, demonstrated their skills. The Prussians were commanded by the future William I, with Tsar Nicholas I as supreme commander.
The highlight on 18 September featured over 2,000 military musicians premiering the Preussischer Präsentiermarsch, written by Frederick William III at age ten, still used by the Bundeswehr. The review ended with a fireworks display costing 100,000 Taler, using 45,000 rockets and 12,000 pounds of gunpowder.
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