Were Guards Regiments "Elite" in the 18th Century?

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Sponsored by Ekster: 4th of July sale offering up to 30% off from June 21, 2024, → July 5, 2024, make sure to use my code 'BRANDONF' at checkout and get additional savings. https://partner.ekster.com/brandonf ~~Video Description~~ A commenter recently asked me, "Were the Guards regiment elite?" pertaining to the armies of the 18th Century. The answer to this question, as you can tell by the length of the video, is a bit of a complicated one and brings up a lot of really interesting topics relating to the role of Guards and Household Regiments in the early modern era, as well as what exactly we mean when we say something is "Elite." If you're interested in pre-ordering my book, you can do so here: https://ko-fi.com/s/7095d2e90c ~~Sources & Further Reading On This Topic~~ Visit The Native Oak's website to find recommended reading on 18th Century military history, as well as a whole slew of free primary sources like the Articles of War and the Manual Exercise! https://www.nativeoak.org/ ~~Other Links & Contact Info~~ `Find a free digital library, shop for merchandise, and learn more about this channel's charity work at: ` https://www.nativeoak.org/ You can directly support my work by becoming a Patron of this channel: ` https://www.patreon.com/BrandonF You may also give a one-time tip here: ` https://ko-fi.com/brandonf ~~Timestamps~~ Intro 00:00 What Does it Mean to be "Elite"? 00:30 Sponsored Segment 01:54 The History and Concept of Guards Regiments 03:55 So, Were Guards Elite? 09:45 Social Elitism 15:56 Promotional Materials 20:44