(Reproduced from The Navy and Army Illustrated, April 1899) holds an unique record, for he is the first cavalry officer in the Army who has ever risen straight from the ranks to command a cavalry regiment. And he deserves the position he has won for himself, if ever a man did, for he has shown … Continue reading Gilbert Hamilton
British Cavalry
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Regimental Dress
14th Hussars
WW1 20th Hussars Sweethearts Badge
20th Hussars Sweethearts Badge
Drum Horse King Edward VII
A 14th Hussar on Drum Horse King Edward VII which was presented by His Majesty King Edward VII to the regiment on their return from South Africa in 1904 whilst stationed at Aldershot.
14th Hussar on his horse
14th Hussar on his horse
20th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Light Dragoons
Early references to the Regiment originate from 1759, when the 20th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Light Dragoons was raised because of the expansion of the 'Light Troop' of the 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons. For some reason not entirely clear, this first incarnation of the 20th Light Dragoons was disbanded in 1763, only to be resurrected sixteen years later in 1779.
20th Hussar on Horseback
20th Hussar on Horseback
From Light Dragoons to Hussars, 17 Aug 1861
The 14th Light Dragoons returned to Britain after spending 19 years, from 1841 to 1860, in India, where they had fought and distinguished themselves in the Second Sikh War and the Indian Mutiny. In 1860 they were sent to Newbridge in County Kildare to recruit and buy horses. On 17 Aug 1861, a few days … Continue reading From Light Dragoons to Hussars, 17 Aug 1861
The Battle of Vimiera
The army was immediately roused by Wellesley following Landsheit's report, and two brigades were positioned on Vimiera Hill, the rest of the army were behind two ridges to the north of the hill. Wellesley's tactics invariably involved keeping his men out of sight to thwart the opposition's strategy.
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