ABSTRACT
The wartime command of a major-general embraced a brigade of two, three or more regiments. It was recognised as a very demanding responsibility, and required men of ‘great liveliness of mind, and experience and ability’ (Generals-Reglement Vienna 1769, 68). A lieutenant-general commanded a multi-battalion brigade, division, wing or line. On campaign he left the day-to-day running of his command to his hard-worked majorgenerals. In battle, however, the lieutenant-general had very important responsibilities, as we shall see. He could also find himself commanding a detached corps, though the authority over a main army usually went to a full general or a field-marshal.
