The initial 4,000 cavalry soldiers have gone down to just 2,050 soldiers. Those who fall are mostly cavalry soldiers with incomplete armour that end up becoming a target for the enemies. They are initially not supposed to be part of an elite team but were incorporated into royal guards from another group to make up the number.
After a crushing defeat of the Noble Coalition, the royal guards were left with a massive hole they needed to urgently fill. Since their job is mainly to protect the king's family and his territory, the lack of soldiers in the royal guards meant poor security.
Nicholas I had no choice but to absorb the best soldiers from another division.
Nevertheless, his disappointment in the quality of his soldiers is evident on his face. He couldn't help but let out a sigh.
'A moment of direct attack caused them to suffer this much. My soldiers as a whole have fallen in terms of skills.'
If they were any better, he probably managed to claim Nelson's head.
