Cavalry regiments of the British Army - Wikipedia
There are 13 cavalry Regiments of the British Army each with its own unique cap badge, regimental traditions, and history. Of the currently nine regular cavalry regiments, two serve as armoured regiments, three as armoured cavalry regiments, three as light cavalry, and one as a mounted ceremonial regiment.
List of Regiments of Cavalry of the British Army - Wikipedia
This is a list of numbered Regiments of Cavalry of the British Army from the mid-18th century until 1922 when various amalgamations were implemented. The Life Guards were formed following the end of the English Civil War as troops of Life Guards between 1658 and 1659. [1]
British Cavalry : Guards : Dragoons : Hussars : Uniforms - ATSPACE
British cavalry consisted of light and heavy dragoons. Between 1806 and 1862 several light dragoon regiments converted to "hussars", a Hungarian cavalry popularized by the French and Prussians.
Household Cavalry - Wikipedia
The Household Cavalry (HCAV) is a corps of the Household Division that is made up of the two most senior regiments of the British Army – The Life Guards and The Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons). They have taken part in every major conflict since 1660.
Cavalry on the Western Front - National Army Museum
By 1915, the British cavalry force on the Western Front had grown to include three British divisions (1st, 2nd and 3rd), two Indian divisions (1st and 2nd), which arrived in November-December 1914, and the Canadian Cavalry Brigade, which arrived in April 1915.
The Household Cavalry Regiment - The British Army
The Household Cavalry is a union of the two most senior regiments in the British Army; The Life Guards and The Blues & Royals. It is divided into the Household Cavalry Regiment and the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment.
Cavalry roles - National Army Museum
Soldiers who fought on horseback were known as cavalry. Often dominating the battlefield, they performed a variety of roles, from smashing enemy formations to scouting and reconnoitring.
Cavalry Regiments - The Long, Long Trail
In Egypt and Palestine, the cavalry was the mainstay and battle-winner. You can trace the history and affiliations of every British cavalry unit on the Long, Long Trail.
British Army Cavalry Regiments | Light Cavalry & Armoured
Learn about British Army cavalry regiments, from agile light cavalry units specializing in reconnaissance to armored regiments. The British Army’s cavalry regiments play a vital role in reconnaissance, combat support, and armored warfare, …
Charge of the British Heavy Cavalry - The Waterloo Association
2018年6月6日 · Thousands of prisoners (at least 2,000) had been taken and were being shepherded to the rear of the battlefield by the relieved British infantry who 15 minutes earlier must have thought themselves beaten. In addition, thousands had been wounded and killed.