Beaten backward in the press

Reeled the Old Fourteenth

And in triumph shrill arose

The yell of the triumphant foes,

As where the British Lion flew

Flaunting 'White and Red and Blue

Full well the fiery Frenchmen knew

The fame of the Fourteenth

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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.

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20th Hussar on Horseback

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20th Hussars Uniform

A soldier of the 20th Hussars about 1872

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Soldier of the 20th Hussars

A soldier of the 20th Hussars approximately 1880

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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

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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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Regimental Records 14th (The King’s) Hussars

Regimental Titles 1715 - 1720. Brigadier-General James Dormer's Regiment of Dragoons 1720 - 1776. The 14th Dragoons; also frequently by its Colonel's name 1776 - 1798. The 14th Light Dragoons 1798 - 1830. The 14th, or Duchess of York's Own Light Dragoons 1830 - 1861. The 14th King's Light Dragoons 1861. The 14th (The King's) … Continue reading Regimental Records 14th (The King’s) Hussars

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