The 56th Regiment of Foot was an infantry regiment in the British Army from 1755 to 1881. The lineage of the 56th Foot was transferred to the Essex Regiment in 1881. The regiment was nicknamed "The Pompadours", as the purple facing of their uniform was allegedly Madame de Pompadour's favourite colour.^[1] Some soldiers of the regiment preferred to claim that it was the colour of her underwear.^[1] Infantry of the Royal Irish Rifles during the Battle of the Somme in World War I. Infantry are soldiers who fight primarily on foot with small arms in organized military units, though they may be transported to the battlefield by horses, ships, automobiles, skis, or other means. ... The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces. ... 1755 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Year 1881 (MDCCCLXXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar). ... The Essex Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Army. ... This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... A pair of mens briefs Undergarments, also called underwear or sometimes intimate clothing, are clothes worn next to the skin, usually under other clothes. ...

1st Battalion (1755-1881)

The 1st Battalion was raised on 28 December 1755 at Newcastle and Gateshead. The regiment originally ranked as the 58th regiment of the line. It was renumbered as the 56th Regiment of Foot on 25 December 1756 when the old 50th and 51st regiments were disbanded. In 1782 the regiment was awarded its county appellation and became 56th (West Essex) Regiment of Foot. [1] December 28 is the 362nd day of the year (363rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 3 days remaining. ... 1755 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... This article is about a city in the United Kingdom. ... This article is about Gateshead, England. ... December 25 is the 359th day of the year (360th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 6 days remaining in the year. ... 1756 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1782 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...

Seven Years War (1756-1763)

The battalion served in the West Indies during the Seven Years' War and fought at the Battle of The Moro in Cuba (1762) for which the 56th earned its first battle honour for its Regimental Colour, and participated in the capture of Havana. The Caribbean or the West Indies is a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea. ... Combatants Kingdom of Prussia Kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland Electorate of Hanover Kingdom of Portugal Brunswick Hesse-Kassel Holy Roman/Austrian Empire Kingdom of France Russian Empire Kingdom of Sweden Kingdom of Spain Electorate of Saxony Kingdom of Naples and Sicily Kingdom of Sardinia The Seven Years War (1754... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Colours, standards and guidons. ... Nickname: Ciudad de las Columnas Position of Havana in Cuba Coordinates: Country Cuba Province Ciudad de La Habana Founded 1515  - Mayor Juan Contino Aslán Area    - City 721. ...

Napoleonic Wars (1792-1815)

The battalion returned to the West Indies during the French and Napoleonic War and fought at Martinique (1794) for which the 56th eanred its second battle honour. The 56th also saw active service on St Lucia (April 1794) andGuadeloupe (September 1794) during the West Indies Campaigns. [2] The battalion fought in the Helder Campaign as part of the Anglo-Russian Army fighting against the French "puppet" Batavian Republic. The battalion fought at the Battle of Egmont op Zee (1799) for which it earned another battle honour. The Caribbean or the West Indies is a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea. ... From 1795 to 1806, the Batavian Republic (Bataafse Republiek in Dutch) designated the Netherlands as a republic modelled after the French Republic, to which it was a vassal state. ...

India & Mauritius (1805-1826)

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Crimean War (1853-1856)

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Indian Mutiny (1857-1858)

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2nd Battalion (1804-1817)

The 2nd Battalion was raised in Surrey on 25 December 1804. The battalion was raised as part of the expansion of British forces during the Napoleonic Wars. The battalion garrisoned the Channel Islands in 1806, and the Cape of Good Hope in 1807. The battalion was then posted to India where it fought at the Battle of Travancore (1809), the Second Maratha War (1803-1811), and the Third Maratha War (1817-1819). In 1817 400 men were transferred to the 65th Regiment of Foot and the remainder of the battalion returned to England. The battalion disbanded its line companies at Rochester in June 1817 and drafted their personnel to the 1st Battalion in Mauritius. The flank companies (grenadier company & light company) and battalion headquarters were disbanded at Chatham on 29 December 1817. Not to be confused with Surry. ... December 25 is the 359th day of the year (360th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 6 days remaining in the year. ... 1804 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Combatants Allies: Austrian Empire[1] Kingdom of Portugal Kingdom of Prussia[1] Russian Empire[2] Kingdom of Spain[3] Kingdom of Sweden United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[4] French Empire - Kingdom of Holland - Kingdom of Italy - Kingdom of Naples - Duchy of Warsaw - Kingdom of Bavaria[5] - Kingdom of... 1806 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The Cape of Good Hope; looking towards the west, from the coastal cliffs above Cape Point. ... Year 1807 (MDCCCVII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar). ... The Second Anglo-Maratha War (1803 - 1805) was a second conflict between Britain and the Maratha empire in India. ... The Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817 - 1818) was a final and decisive conflict between Britain and the Maratha empire in India, which left Britain in control of most of India. ... 1817 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The 65th (2nd Yorkshire, North Riding) Regiment of Foot was a British Army infantry regiment formed in 1758 from the redesignation of the 2nd Battalion, 12th Regiment of Foot. ... Rochester is a small town in Kent, at the lowest bridging point of the River Medway about 30 miles (50 km) from London. ... 1817 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... December 29 is the 363rd day of the year (364th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 2 days remaining. ... 1817 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

3rd Battalion (1813-1814)

The 3rd Battalion was raised at Horsham in 1813. The battalion was raised as part of the expansion of British forces during the Napoleonic Wars. The battalion saw active service in the Netherlands during between 1813 and 1814. The battalion skirmished at Merxem outside Antwerp on 30 January 1814. No battle honours were awarded for the 56th's participation in the campaign. The battalion returned to England and was disbanded on 24 October 1814. Personnel from the 3rd Battalion were drafted as replacements to the 1st Battalion and the 2nd Battalion in India. Horsham is a market town in West Sussex, England with a population of roughly 50,000. ... 1813 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Combatants Allies: Austrian Empire[1] Kingdom of Portugal Kingdom of Prussia[1] Russian Empire[2] Kingdom of Spain[3] Kingdom of Sweden United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[4] French Empire - Kingdom of Holland - Kingdom of Italy - Kingdom of Naples - Duchy of Warsaw - Kingdom of Bavaria[5] - Kingdom of... For other uses, see Antwerp (disambiguation). ... January 30 is the 30th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1814 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... October 24 is the 297th day of the year (298th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 68 days remaining. ... 1814 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...

Reserve Battalion (1846-1848)

The Reserve Battalion was formed in 1846 by the separation of 4 companies from 1st Battalion. The Reserve Battalion carried the lineage of the old 2nd Battalion. The battalion was sent to Gibraltar in 1847 where it formed part of the garrison. The battalion was disbanded at Gibraltar in 1848 and its personnel transferred into the 1st Battalion. 1846 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1847 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Year 1848 (MDCCCXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a leap year starting on Monday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ...

Essex Regiment (1881)

The 1st Battalion 56th (West Essex) Regiment of Foot was merged into the new Essex Regiment on 1 July 1881. The 56th became the new 2nd Battalion of the new Essex Regiment. [3] The Essex Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Army. ... July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ... Year 1881 (MDCCCLXXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar). ...

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