During the Napoleonic Wars, the Imperial and Royal Hussars maintained positions in Italy and Slovenia. In 1805, the regiment retreated from battles at Gonars on the Tagliamento. In 1809, a squadron under Major Luszensky fought a battle at Kobarid, where the regiment fought with great losses at Sacile. They had also participated in the Battle of the Piave. Streifkorps led battles at San Daniele, Tarvisio, and Raab.