The 13th Light Dragoons (later renamed The 13th Hussars) were a cavalry regiment of the British Army whose battle honours include Waterloo and The Charge of the Light Brigade. There are currently eleven regular cavalry regiments of the British Army, with five serving as armoured regiments, and five as formation reconnaissance regiments. ... The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces. ... Combatants First French Empire Seventh Coalition: United Kingdom Kingdom of Prussia United Netherlands Hanover Nassau Brunswick Commanders Napoleon Bonaparte Michel Ney Duke of Wellington Gebhard von Blücher Strength 73,000 67,000 Coalition 60,000 Prussian (48,000 engaged by about 18:00) Casualties 25,000 dead or wounded... The Charge of the Light Brigade was an ill-advised cavalry charge, led by Lord Cardigan, which occurred during the Battle of Balaclava on October 25, 1854 during the Crimean War. ...

Regimental History

British light dragoons were first raised in the 18th century. Initially they formed part of a cavalry regiment performing scouting, reconnaissance and the like, but due to their successes in this role, (and also in charging and harassing the enemy), they soon acquired a reputation for courage and skill. Whole regiments dedicated to this role were soon raised; the 15th Light Dragoons were the first, followed by the 18th Light Dragoons and the 19th Light Dragoons. A light dragoon from the American Revolution A dragoon is a soldier trained to fight on foot, but transport himself on horseback. ... French Republican Guard - May 8, 2005 celebrations Cavalry (from French cavalerie) were soldiers or warriors who fought mounted on horseback in combat. ... British regiment A regiment is a military unit, consisting of a variable number of battalions - commanded by a colonel. ...

The 13th Light Dragoons were initially heavy dragoons known as Richard Munden’s Regiment of Dragoons. By 1751 the regiment title was simplified to the 13th Regiment of Dragoons and by 1783 they had been converted to the light role. In 1861 the regiment changed its name to the 13th Hussars and in 1922 it amalgamated with the 18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own) to form the 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own). The 13th/18th were in turn consolidated with the 15th/19th King’s Hussars to form the Light Dragoons in 1992. Events Adam Smith is appointed professor of logic at the University of Glasgow March 25 - For the last time, New Years Day is legally on March 25 in England and Wales. ... 1783 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1861 (MDCCCLXI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link with display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the Julian calendar) // January 1 - Benito Juárez captures Mexico City January 2 - Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia dies and is succeeded by... Year 1922 (MCMXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar). ... The 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Marys Own) was a regiment of the British Army. ... The 19th Light Dragoons gained much of their fame in India, where they were given the ASSAYE badge, which had the likeness of an elephant upon it. ... The Light Dragoons is an armoured regiment of the British Army. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ...

The 13th light Dragoons served around the world including in the Peninsular War, at Waterloo, in India and in the Crimean War. Combatants Kingdom of Spain, United Kingdom, Kingdom of Portugal French Empire The Peninsular War or Spanish War of Independence (Guerra de la Independencia Española) was a war in the Iberian Peninsula. ... Combatants First French Empire Seventh Coalition: United Kingdom Kingdom of Prussia United Netherlands Hanover Nassau Brunswick Commanders Napoleon Bonaparte Michel Ney Duke of Wellington Gebhard von Blücher Strength 73,000 67,000 Coalition 60,000 Prussian (48,000 engaged by about 18:00) Casualties 25,000 dead or wounded... Combatants Allies: Second French Empire United Kingdom Ottoman Empire Kingdom of Sardinia Russian Empire Bulgarian volunteers Casualties 90,000 French 35,000 Turkish 17,500 British 2,194 Sardinian killed, wounded and died of disease ~134,000 killed, wounded and died of disease The Crimean War (1854–1856) was fought...

The Peninsular War

On the 16 May 1811, the 13th Light Dragoons formed part of Marshal Beresford's Allied-Spanish Army at Albuera during the Peninsular War. The French army, commanded by Marshal Jean-de-Dieu Soult, Duc de Dalmatie, was attempting to relieve the French garrison of the border fortress of Badajoz. Only after bloody and fierce fighting, and the steadfastness of the British infantry, did the allies carry the day. The 13th Light Dragoons, along with the 3rd Dragoon Guards and the 4th Dragoons, formed the Brigade of Brigadier George Grey (part of The Division of Brigadier General Sir William Lumley). The 13th numbered 403 in four squadrons equipped with Paget light cavalry carbine and sabre. May 16 is the 136th day of the year (137th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1811 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... William Carr Beresford, 1st Viscount Beresford KB GCH (October 2, 1768 – January 8, 1854), British soldier and politician. ... Combatants Spain Portugal Britain France Duchy of Warsaw Commanders William Beresford Joaquin Blake Nicolas Jean de Dieu Soult Strength 10,000 British 10,000 Portuguese 13,000 Spanish 38 guns 23,000 infantry 4,000 cavalry 40 guns Casualties 5,916 dead or wounded[2] 5,936 dead or wounded... Combatants Kingdom of Spain, United Kingdom, Kingdom of Portugal French Empire The Peninsular War or Spanish War of Independence (Guerra de la Independencia Española) was a war in the Iberian Peninsula. ... Nicolas Jean de Dieu Soult, marshal of France Nicolas Jean de Dieu Soult, duc de Dalmatie (March 29, 1760 - November 26, 1851), generalissimo of France, was born at Saint-Arnans-la-Bastide (now in department of the Tarn), and was the son of a country notary at that place. ... The Siege Of Badajoz - 1812 Between March 16th and April 6th 1812, the Spanish city of Badajoz was besieged by an Anglo-Portuguese army under the command of Sir Arthur Wellesley, finally resulting in the surrender and retreat of the French garrison. ...

On the 21 June 1813, the regiment saw action at the Battle of Vittoria; the last major battle against Napoleon's forces in Spain opening the way for the British forces to invade France. The Allied army under the command of Lieutenant General Arthur Wellesley, Marquess of Wellington decisively defeated the French army under Joseph Bonaparte, King of Spain and brother of the Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. Along with the 10th Light Dragoons and 15th Light Dragoons, the 13th Light Dragoons formed the 2nd Brigade (part of the right centre column), commanded by Colonel Colquohon Grant. June 21 is the 172nd day of the year (173rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 193 days remaining. ... Year 1813 (MDCCCXIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar). ... The Battle of Vitoria was fought on June 21, 1813 during the British, Portuguese and Spanish troops, with 96 guns, under The Duke of Wellington, and 58,000 French with 153 guns under King Joseph Bonaparte and Marshal Jourdan. ... Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, GCB, GCH, PC, FRS (c. ... Joseph Bonaparte Joseph Napoleon Bonaparte, King of Naples, King of Spain (January 7, 1768 – July 28, 1844) was the older brother of French Emperor Napoleon I, who made him King of Naples and Sicily (1806–1808) and later King of Spain. ... Bonaparte as general Napoleon Bonaparte ( 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821) was a general of the French Revolution and was the ruler of France as First Consul (Premier Consul) of the French Republic from November 11, 1799 to May 18, 1804, then as Emperor of the French (Empereur des...

Light dragoons during this period wore light blue jackets and a shako. Other battle honours of the 13th Light Dragoons during the Peninsular War include the Battle of Orthez and the Battle of Toulouse. A Shako of a French Navy uniform of the 19th century. ... The Battle of Orthez was fought on February 27, 1814, between the First French Empire and the forces of the Allies. ... The battle of Toulouse, fought on April 10, 1814, was one of the final battles of the Napoleonic Wars, although its official classification is disputed as the battle occurred four days after Napoleons surrender of the French Empire to the nations of the Sixth Coalition. ...

Waterloo

On 18 June 1815, the armies of Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington and Generalfeldmarschall Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher decisively defeated the Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of Waterloo. June 18 is the 169th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (170th in leap years), with 196 days remaining. ... April 5-12: Mount Tambora explodes, changing climate. ... Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, GCB, GCH, PC, FRS (c. ... Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher. ... Bonaparte as general Napoleon Bonaparte ( 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821) was a general of the French Revolution and was the ruler of France as First Consul (Premier Consul) of the French Republic from November 11, 1799 to May 18, 1804, then as Emperor of the French (Empereur des... Combatants First French Empire Seventh Coalition: United Kingdom Kingdom of Prussia United Netherlands Hanover Nassau Brunswick Commanders Napoleon Bonaparte Michel Ney Duke of Wellington Gebhard von Blücher Strength 73,000 67,000 Coalition 60,000 Prussian (48,000 engaged by about 18:00) Casualties 25,000 dead or wounded...

The 13th Light Dragoons at Waterloo 1815. Lord Hill - "Drive them back 13th"

In total ten troops of the regiment, consisting of 895 men and 775 horses were readied for service. The 13th commanded by Lt-Colonel Patrick Doherty (later replaced due to illness by Lt-Colonel Boyse who in turn, after being wounded in the battle, was replaced by Major B. Lawrence), along with 3rd King's German Hussars of the King's German Legion formed part of the 7th Cavalry Brigade under Colonel Sir F V Arentschildt. All cavalry was commanded by the Earl of Uxbridge. Image File history File links 13th_Light_Dragoons_Waterloo. ... Image File history File links 13th_Light_Dragoons_Waterloo. ... When Napoleon imposed the Convention of Artlenburg (Convention of the Elbe) on July 5, 1803 the Kurfürstentum Hannover (Electorate of Hannover) was disbanded and its army dissolved. ... Henry William Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey (17 May 1768–29 April 1854) was a British military leader and politician, now chiefly remembered for leading the charge of the heavy cavalry against dErlons column during the Battle of Waterloo. ...

On the 17 June the regiment was ordered to join the 5th Cavalry Brigade (consisting of the 7th Hussars and 15th Hussars) under Major-General Sir Colquhoun Grant. On the morning of the battle, 18 June, Grant moved to the right centre of the position occupied by the army, taking up its position in the rear of the Brigade of Guards commanded by Major-General Byng. June 17 is the 168th day of the year (169th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The 7th Queens Own Hussars was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, first formed in 1690. ... June 18 is the 169th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (170th in leap years), with 196 days remaining. ...

Initially the brigade saw little action, however, when the French pushed forward with two columns of cavalry and infantry to force the British position, the cavalry brigade received orders to charge. The enemy broke and were pursued until other French cavalry on the left flank were detected. The brigade then retired behind the infantry until Lord Uxbridge and Lord Hill ordered the 13th forward again; this time against a square of French infantry. The enemy were completely routed, and dispersed.

The late afternoon brought renewed French attacks with infantry and cavalry in a last effort to win the day. The brigade, along with Major-General Dornberg’s 3rd Cavalry Brigade on the left, attacked a heavy column of French infantry. An officer of the 13th wrote:

Our last and most brilliant charge, was at the moment that Lord Hill, perceiving the movement of the Prussian army, and finding the French Imperial Guard on the point of forcing a part of the British position, cried out, - "Drive them back, 13th!" such an order from such a man, could not be misconstrued, and it was punctually obeyed.

Although sustaining heavy fire, the attack was again successful and the enemy routed. In total the 13th Light Dragoons at Waterloo suffered 99 casualties with 113 horses lost. Combatants First French Empire Seventh Coalition: United Kingdom Kingdom of Prussia United Netherlands Hanover Nassau Brunswick Commanders Napoleon Bonaparte Michel Ney Duke of Wellington Gebhard von Blücher Strength 73,000 67,000 Coalition 60,000 Prussian (48,000 engaged by about 18:00) Casualties 25,000 dead or wounded...

The Crimean War

In 1854 the regiment received its orders from the War Office to prepare for service overseas. Five transport ships - Harbinger, Negotiator, Calliope, Cullodon, and the Mary Anne – embarking between the 8 May and 12 May, carried 20 officers, 292 other ranks and 298 horses. After a troubled voyage, the regiment arrived at Varna, Bulgaria on the 2 June. On the 28 August the entire Light Brigade (consisting of the 4th Light Dragoons and 13th Light Dragoons, 17th Lancers, the 8th Hussars and 11th Hussars, under the command of Major General the Earl of Cardigan) were inspected by Lord Lucan; five men of the 13th had already succumbed to cholera. On the 1 September the regiment embarked for the Crimea - a further three men dying en-route. 1854 (MDCCCLIV) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... May 8 is the 128th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (129th in leap years). ... May 12 is the 132nd day of the year (133rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Dormition of the Theotokos Cathedral in Varna The Stoyan Bachvarov Dramatic Theatre Varna (Bulgarian: ) is the largest city on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, third-largest in Bulgaria after Sofia and Plovdiv, and 79th-largest in the European Union, with a population of 357,752 ([1]). Commonly referred to... June 2 is the 153rd day of the year (154th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... August 28 is the 240th day of the year (241st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Official name The 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridges Own) Colonel-in-Chief Duke of Cambridge Colonel-of-the-Regiment Field Marshal Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig Motto Or Glory Nicknames Binghams Dandies The Death or Glory Boys The Horse Marines The Tots The White Lancers Anniversaries Balaklava (20... The 8th Kings Royal Irish Hussars was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, first raised in 1693. ... The 11th Hussars (Prince Alberts Own) was a British Army cavalry regiment. ... Lieutenant-General James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan KCB (October 16, 1797 – March 28, 1868) commanded the Light Brigade during the Crimean War. ... George Charles Bingham, 3rd Earl of Lucan (April 16, 1800 - November 10, 1888) was a British soldier, remembered for his part in the Crimean War. ... Cholera (frequently called Asiatic cholera or epidemic cholera) is a severe diarrheal disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. ... September 1 is the 244th day of the year (245th in leap years). ... Motto: Процветание в единстве - Prosperity in unity Anthem: Нивы и горы твои волшебны, Родина - Your fields and mounts are wonderful, Motherland Location of Crimea (red) on the map of Ukraine. ...

On the 20 September the regiment, as part the Light Brigade, took part in the first major engagement of the Crimean War, the Battle of the Alma. The Light Brigade covered the left flank, although the regiment’s role in the battle was minimal. With the Russians in full retreat by late afternoon, Lord Lucan ordered the Light Brigade to pursue the fleeing enemy. However, the brigade was recalled by Lord Raglan as the Russians had kept some 3,000 uncommitted cavalry in reserve. September 20 is the 263rd day of the year (264th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Combatants Allies: Second French Empire United Kingdom Ottoman Empire Kingdom of Sardinia Russian Empire Bulgarian volunteers Casualties 90,000 French 35,000 Turkish 17,500 British 2,194 Sardinian killed, wounded and died of disease ~134,000 killed, wounded and died of disease The Crimean War (1854–1856) was fought... The Battle of Alma (September 20, 1854), the first battle of the Crimean War (1854 - 1856), took place in the vicinity of the River Alma in the Crimea. ... The Right Honourable Field Marshal FitzRoy James Henry Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan (September 30, 1788–June 28, 1855), known before 1852 as Lord FitzRoy Somerset, was a British soldier. ...

According to regimental records, by the 25 October the 13th Light Dragoons had a parade state of 128 officers and men. However, other records state the number could have been as low as 103 out of a total strength of the Light Brigade of 673. Regimental records do not state who was in overall command of the regiment. October 25 is the 298th day of the year (299th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

During the 25 October the regiment, as part of the Light Brigade, took part in the Battle of Balaclava and the famous Charge of the Light Brigade. At Balaclava A, B, D, and E troops were engaged: October 25 is the 298th day of the year (299th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... It has been suggested that The Thin Red Line (1854 battle) be merged into this article or section. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

A Troop - Captain Oldham and Cornet Montgomery.

B Troop - Captain Jenyns and Lieutenant Jervis.

D Troop - Captain Goad and (for a time) Cornet Goad.

E Troop - Captain Tremayne, Lieutenant Percy Smith, and Cornet Chamberlayne.

The A and B troops formed one squadron, the A troop being on the extreme right of the line. The D and E troops formed the other, E troop being on the left of the other squadron. The officers with the depot troops (troops C and F) in England were Captains Holden and the Hon. John Hely Hutchinson; Lieutenant Clayton and Lieutenant Davis; and Cornets Dearden and Fielden.

The 13th Light Dragoons formed the right of the front line along with the 17th Lancers on the left. The 13th and 17th moved forward; after 100 yards the 11th Hussars, in the second line, also moved off followed by the 4th and 8th. It was not long before the brigade came under heavy Russian fire. Lord Cardigan, at the front of his men, charged into the Russian guns receiving a slight wound. He was soon followed by the 13th and 17th. The two squadrons of the 13th and the right squadron of the 17th were soon cutting down the artillerymen that had remained at their posts. Once the Russian guns had been passed, they engaged in a hand-to-hand fighting with the enemy that was endeavouring to surround them by closing in on either flank. However, the Light Brigade having insufficient forces and suffering heavy casualties, were soon forced to retire. Official name The 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridges Own) Colonel-in-Chief Duke of Cambridge Colonel-of-the-Regiment Field Marshal Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig Motto Or Glory Nicknames Binghams Dandies The Death or Glory Boys The Horse Marines The Tots The White Lancers Anniversaries Balaklava (20... The 11th Hussars (Prince Alberts Own) was a British Army cavalry regiment. ... Earl of Cardigan is an English peerage title. ...

The 13th Light Dragoons lost three officers in the charge: Captains Oldham and Goad and Cornet Montgomery. Troop Sergeant-Major Weston, and ten rank and file were also killed. Two Troop Sergeant-Majors and 30 rank and file were wounded, while 10 rank and file were taken prisoner. However, the valorous conduct of the 13th Light Dragoons during the charge earned the regiment a Victoria Cross awarded to Lance-Sergeant Joseph Malone of the E Troop. Victoria Cross medal, ribbon, and bar. ... Joseph Malone was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. ...

During the Crimean War the 13th also took part in the Battle of Inkerman. The brigade played a minor role, although Captain Jenyns complained: Combatants United Kingdom France Russia Commanders General Pierre Bosquet Lord Raglan General Aleksandr Menshikov Strength British: 8,500 and 38 guns French: 7,500 and 18 guns 31,000 infantry 4,000 cavalry 110 guns est. ...

They put us under a very heavy fire at Inkerman, but luckily for us - and no thanks to any General - we had a slight rise on our flank, which ricocheted the balls just over our heads. Some ship's shells bowled over a few men and horses though. It was useless, as we could not act.

The 13th Light Dragoons also took part in the Siege of Sevastopol, 1855, as part of the 2nd Light Brigade under Colonel George Paget. There have been two Sieges of Sevastopol, a Russian city on the Crimean peninsula: Siege of Sevastopol (1854) - during the Crimean War Siege of Sevastopol (1942) - during the Second World War This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same... Year 1855 (MDCCCLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ...

Renamed to The 13th Hussars

On the 8 April 1861 the 13th Light Dragoons were renamed the 13th Hussars. The regiment’s uniform also changed, influenced by the Austro-Hungarian army. However, the blues, and golds were soon replaced by khaki as the regiment found itself serving in, India, Afghanistan (during the Second Anglo-Afghan War) and South Africa (during the Second Boer War). April 8 is the 98th day of the year (99th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1861 (MDCCCLXI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link with display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the Julian calendar) // January 1 - Benito Juárez captures Mexico City January 2 - Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia dies and is succeeded by... Austria-Hungary, also known as the Dual monarchy (or: the k. ... The Rise of Dost Mohammad It was not until 1826 that the energetic Dost Mohammad was able to exert sufficient control over his brothers to take over the throne in Kabul, where he proclaimed himself amir. ... Combatants British Empire Orange Free State South African Republic Commanders Sir Redvers Buller Lord Kitchener Lord Roberts Paul Kruger Louis Botha Koos de la Rey Martinus Steyn Christiaan de Wet Casualties 5000 - 6000 Battlefield casualties, 15,000 disease related. ...

The 13th Hussars served in India and Afghanistan from 1874 to 1884. There is little to chronicle in this relatively quiet period for the regiment. However, it is worth noting that in 1876 R.S.S. Baden-Powell joined his first regiment, the 13th Hussars, in India. The founder of the Scout movement also served with the regiment in Afghanistan, South Africa and on home service in England. In 1911, he would be appointed Colonel of the Regiment. Year 1874 (MDCCCLXXIV) was a common year starting on Thursday (link with display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Year 1884 (MDCCCLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... 1876 (MDCCCLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... For the musician, see Baden Powell de Aquino. ... Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, so that they may play constructive roles in society. ... 1911 (MCMXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar). ...

On November 14 the 13th Hussars, after more than ten years in India, embarked on board the Serapis at Bombay for England. [[Image: |thumb|left|Helmet Badge 13th Hussars 1900]] November 14 is the 318th day of the year (319th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

The Second Anglo-Boer War

The 13th Hussars participated in the Second Anglo-Boer War, 1899 – 1902. Boer guerrillas during the Second Boer War There were two Boer wars, one in 1880-81 and the second from October 11, 1899-1902 both between the British and the settlers of Dutch origin (called Boere, Afrikaners or Voortrekkers) in South Africa that put an end to the two independent... Year 1899 (MDCCCXCIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday [1] of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... 1902 (MCMII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

On 5 December 1899 the 13th disembarked at Durban, South Africa. The 13th Hussars along with the Royal Dragoons and the 14th Hussars formed Colonel Burn-Murdoch’s Brigade; part of the force sent to relief the besieged town of Ladysmith being invested by the Boers. However, the regiment’s role in the battle was minor. December 5 is the 339th day (340th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1899 (MDCCCXCIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday [1] of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... For other uses, see Durban (disambiguation). ... The Royal Dragoon Guards is an armoured regiment of the British Army. ... The Siege of Ladysmith was a famous battle in the Boer War, taking place between 2 November 1899 and 28 February 1900. ... Afrikaners are white South Africans of predominantly Calvinist Dutch, German, French Huguenot, Friesian and Walloon descent who speak Afrikaans. ...

First World War

The regiment, as part of the Meerut Cavalry Brigade, moved from Meerut in India to France; arriving in Marseilles in 1914. The Meerut Brigade served in the 2nd Indian Cavalry Division where for the next two years the regiment saw action in the western front in France and Flanders. The regiment fought both in the trenches and in their mounted role. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Marseilles redirects here. ... 1914 (MCMXIV) was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Flanders (Dutch: ) has several main meanings: the social, cultural and linguistical, scientific and educational, economical and political community of the Flemings; generally called the Flemish community (others refer to this as the Flemish nation) which is, with over 6 million inhabitants, the majority of all Belgians; the constituent governing institution...

In July 1916, the brigade left the division and moved to Mesopotamia where, together with the 13th Lancers and the 14th Lancers, it formed part of the 7th Indian Cavalry Brigade. The regiments battle honours include Kut al Amara 1917 and the capture of Baghdad in March 1917. The 13th Hussars also saw action at the last battle of the Mesopotamian front, the Battle of Sharqat. The action saw the British regional Commander-in-Chief Sir William Marshall secure control of the Mosul oilfields north of Baghdad. 1916 (MCMXVI) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar). ... Mesopotamia refers to the region now occupied by modern Iraq, eastern Syria, southeastern Turkey, and Southwest Iran. ... The Second Battle of Kut was fought on February 23, 1917, between British and Ottoman forces. ... 1917 (MCMXVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar (see: 1917 Julian calendar). ... Combatants The Tigris Corps of British India Sixth Army of the Ottoman Empire Commanders Sir Frederick Stanley Maude Khalil Pasha Strength 50,000 men 25,000 men Casualties unknown unknown, more than 9,000 were taken prisoner Baghdad was the southern capital of the Ottoman Empire in 1917. ... 1917 (MCMXVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar (see: 1917 Julian calendar). ... Combatants British Empire Ottoman Empire Commanders Sir William Raine Marshall Sir Alexander Cobbe Ismail Hakki Bey Strength ? Ottoman 6th Army Casualties 1,800 18,000 POW The Battle of Sharqat was the final action between the British and the Ottomans during the Mesopotamian Campaign in World War One. ... Tigris River and bridge in Mosul Mosul (Arabic: ‎ , Kurdish: Mûsil, Syriac: Nîněwâ, Turkish: Musul) is a city in northern Iraq and the capital of Ninawa Governorate. ...

After the war the army reduced in size. In 1922 the 13th Hussars amalgamated with the 18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary’s Own) to form the 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own)). Year 1922 (MCMXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar). ... The 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Marys Own) was a regiment of the British Army. ...

Regimental Colonels

1715 07.22 - Brig-Gen. Richard Munden
1722 11.19 - F.M. Sir Robert Rich
1725 09.20 - Maj-Gen. William (Stanhope), 1st Earl of Harrington
1730 07.07 - Lt-Gen. Henry Hawley
1740 05.12 - Col. Robert Dalway
1741 01.09 - Lt-Gen. Humphrey Bland
1743 04.18 - Col. James Gardiner
1745 10.01 - Col. Francis Ligonier
1746 03.03 - Col. Peter Naison
1751 01.26 - Maj-Gen. Sir Charles Armand Powlett, KB
1751 12.21 - F.M. Hon. Henry Seymour Conway
1754 07.08 - Gen. John Mostyn
1758 10.18 - Lt-Gen. Archibald Douglas
1778 11.27 - Lt-Gen. Sir Richard Pierson, KB
1781 02.15 - Gen. Francis Craig
1811 12.30 - Gen. Hon. Sir Henry George Grey, GCB, GCH
1845 01.29 - Gen. Hon. Edward Pyndar Lygon, CB
1860 11.12 - Lt-Gen. Allan Thomas Maclean
(1861- changed to 13th Hussars)
1868 12.10 - Gen. John Lawrenson
1883 10.31 - Lt-Gen. Broadley Harrison
1890 07.01 - Lt-Gen. Richard Buckley Prettejohn, CB
1891 01.05 - Gen. Sir Wiliam Henry Seymour, KCB
1894 01.20 - Gen. Sir Baker Creed Russell, GCB, KCMG
1911 11.26 - Lt-Gen. Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, OM, GCMG, GCVO, KCB For the musician, see Baden Powell de Aquino. ...

(1922 amalgamated with the 18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary’s Own) to form the 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own)) Year 1922 (MCMXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar). ... The 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Marys Own) was a regiment of the British Army. ...

External links

• The Light Dragoons Regimental History
• The 13th Light Dragoons Waterloo
• The 13th Light Dragoons in the Crimea
• The 13th Light Dragoons at the Charge of the Light Brigade
• The 13th Hussars in Second Boer War
• 13th Hussars