The 8th (The King's) Regiment of Foot was a regiment of the British Army. The Reforms In 1881, under Childers reforms, the continuation of Cardwells reforms, the army was further overhauled, with the regular, militia and volunteer battalions of the army being brought intor one structure, as well as being given connections with cities and counties. ... The 63rd Regiment of Foot and the 96th Regiment of Foot would later amalgamate in 1881 to form The Manchester Regiment, which itself would amalgamate with The Kings Regiment (Liverpool), to form The Kings Regiment (Manchester and Liverpool) in 1958, later becoming The Kings Regiment in 1968. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... In 1881 The Manchester Regiment was formed with the amalgamation of the 63rd Regiment of Foot and the 96th Regiment of Foot. ... The Kings Regiment is a regiment of the British Army, part of the Kings Division. ... British regiment A regiment is a military unit, consisting of a variable number of battalions - commanded by a colonel. ... The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces. ...

History

The regiment was formed as the Princess Anne of Denmark's Regiment of Foot in 1685, eventually becoming the 8th (The King's) Regiment of Foot in 1751. Events February 6 - James Stuart, Duke of York becomes King James II of England and Ireland and King James VII of Scotland. ... 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. ...

It took part in the Siege of Carrickfergus in Ireland in 1689 and in the Battle of the Boyne the following year. Further actions, while under the command of John Churchill (later 1st Duke of Marlborough) took place that year involving the regiment during the sieges of Limerick, Cork and Kinsale. WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: , Statistics Province: Ulster County: District: Carrickfergus Borough UK Parliament: East Antrim European Parliament: Northern Ireland Dialling Code: 028, +44 28 Post Town: Carrickfergus Postal District(s): BT38 Population (2005) 32,668 Carrickfergus (from the Irish: Carraig Fhearghais meaning Rock of Fergus) is a large town in... Events Louis XIV of France passed the Code Noir, allowing the full use of slaves in the French colonies. ... Combatants Jacobite Forces -6000 French troops, 19,000 Irish Catholic troops Williamite Forces -English, Scottish, Dutch, Danish, Huguenot and Ulster Protestant troops Commanders James VII and II William III of England Strength 25,000 36,000 Casualties ~1,500 ~750 William III (William of Orange) King of England, Scotland and... John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722) was an English soldier and statesman whose career spanned the reigns of five monarchs throughout the late 17th and early 18th centuries. ... Combatants Jacobite Forces - French and Irish Catholic toops Williamite Forces - English, Scottish Dutch, Danish, Ulster troops Commanders French general Lauzun, Irish commanders Richard Talbot, 1st Earl of Tyrconnell, Patrick Sarsfield William III of England Strength 14,500 Jacobite infantry in Limerick, 2500 cavalry in Clare 25,000 men Casualties ~400... WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: , Statistics Province: Munster County: Area: 37. ... Market Street in Kinsale, one of the towns oldest thoroughfares Kinsale (Cionn tSáile in Irish) is a town in County Cork, Ireland. ...

War of the Spanish Succession

For the next ten years the regiment was assigned to garrison duties in England, Ireland and the Netherlands. The regiment was renamed The Queen's Regiment in 1702, due to the accession of Princess Anne to the throne of Great Britain, though it was also known after its Colonel, John Richmond Webb. In that same year, the regiment fought a courageous rearguard action at Nijmegen, against French forces led by the Duke of Burgundy. They later took part in the Siege of Venlo, in which the regiment assisted in the capture of Fort St. Michael. They took part in further sieges that year, at Roermond and Stevensweert, as well as the grenadier company taking part in the Siege of Liege. In that same year, the regiment took part in the capture of Huy and Limbourg. Motto (French) God and my right Anthem No official anthem - the United Kingdom anthem God Save the Queen is commonly used England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto) Unified  -  by Athelstan 927 AD  Area  -  Total 130... Events March 8 - William III died; Princess Anne Stuart becomes Queen Anne of England, Scotland and Ireland. ... Anne (6 February 1665 – 1 August 1714) followed Englands only joint monarchy to become Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland on 8 March 1702 after the passing of both William and Mary. ... Country Netherlands Province Gelderland Area (2006)  - Municipality 57. ... The Duchy of Burgundy, today Bourgogne, has its origin in the small portion of traditional lands of Burgundians west of river Saône which in 843 was allotted to Charles the Balds kingdom of West Franks. ... Country Netherlands Province Limburg Area (2006)  - Municipality 46. ... Stevensweert is a village in the Dutch province of Limburg. ... This article or section is incomplete and may require expansion and/or cleanup. ... Huy (Walloon: Hu; French: Huy, Dutch: Hoei) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Liège. ... Limbourg is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Liège. ...

The regiment also helped in capturing the immense fortress of Schellenberg in 1704. That same year, they were involved in the famous Battle of Blenheim. During the initial phase of the battle, the regiment captured two watermills. The battle was truly brutal, raging on for over seven hours. The French and their Allies were defeated, their armies completely shattered by this tremendous victory, under the leadership of the Duke of Marlborough. Schellenberg is a municipality in the lowland area of Liechtenstein, on the banks of the Rhine. ... Events Building of the Students Monument in Aiud, Romania. ... Combatants England,[1] Austria, Dutch Republic, Prussia, Denmark, Hesse, Hanover France, Bavaria Commanders Duke of Marlborough, Eugene of Savoy Duc de Tallard, Maximilian II Emanuel, Ferdinand de Marsin Strength 52,000, 60 guns[2] 56,000, 90 guns Casualties 4,542 killed, 7,942 wounded 20,000 killed, drowned, or...

In 1705, the regiment was once again involved in an action, being involved in the recapture of Huy, a town they had fought in only a few years before. They took part in further battles at Neerwinden, Neer-Hespen and at a bridge at Elixem. The following year saw the regiment take part in the Battle of Ramillies. The regiment took part in the initial feint attack on the left of the French lines, led by Lord Orkney, which was orchestrated to draw forces from the right and center of the French lines, though they were soon taking part in other actions during the battle. // Events Construction begins on Blenheim Palace, in Oxfordshire, England. ... Neerwinden is a village in Belgium in the province of Liege, a few miles southeast of Tirlemont, which gives its name to two great battles, the first fought in 1693 between the Anglo-Allied army under William III of England and the French under the duke of Luxemburg, and the... The Battle of Ramillies was a major battle in the War of Spanish Succession, May 23, 1706. ...

That same year, the regiment took part in the Siege of Menin, having significant involvement in the eventual capture of one of the most formidable fortresses in all of Europe. The regiment took part in the Battle of Oudenarde, with the regiment having a particularly successful engagement, in the process of the battle, the regiment captured a number of colours from Swiss battalions in the pay of the French. For the remainder of 1708, the regiment took part in the sieges of Ghent, Bruges and Lillie. World map showing the location of Europe. ... Combatants Great Britain United Provinces Holy Roman Empire France Commanders Duke of Marlborough Prince Eugene of Savoy Louis, duc de Bourgogne Duc de Vendôme Strength 105,000 100,000 Casualties 3,000 15,000 The Battle of Oudenarde (or Oudenaarde) was a key battle in the War of the... // Events March 23 - James Francis Edward Stuart lands at the Firth of Forth July 1 - Tewoflos becomes Emperor of Ethiopia September 28 - Peter the Great defeats the Swedes at the Battle of Lesnaya Kandahar conquered by Mir Wais In Masuria one third of the population die during the plague J... Geography Country Belgium Community Flemish Community Region Flemish Region Province East Flanders Arrondissement Ghent Coordinates , , Area 156. ... Geography Country Belgium Community Flemish Community Region Flemish Region Province West Flanders Arrondissement Bruges Coordinates , , Area 138. ... Lillie is a British television serial made by London Weekend Television for ITV and broadcast in 1978. ...

The following year the regiment again saw further siege action, taking part in the Siege of Tournai. The fortress surrendered a few months later. That same year the regiment saw action at the bloodiest battle of the war at Malplaquet, which saw many thousands of casualties for the British and her allies, as well as the French. The regiment itself suffered a number of casualties, including its commanding officer Lieutenant-Colonel Louis de Ramsey, who died during the battle. In 1710 the regiment took part in a number of sieges, at Douai, Béthune, Aire and St. Venant. The Siege of Tournai (1521) took place during the Italian War of 1521. ... The Battle of Malplaquet was a battle of the War of the Spanish Succession that took place on September 11, 1709 between France and a British–Austrian alliance (known as the Allies). ... // Events April 10 - The worlds first copyright legislation became effective, Britains Statute of Anne Ongoing events Great Northern War (1700-1721) War of the Spanish Succession (1702-1713) Births January 3 - Richard Gridley, American Revolutionary soldier (d. ... Douai is a city and commune in the north of France in the département of Nord, of which it is a sous-préfecture. ... Béthune is a city and commune of northern France, sous-préfecture of the Pas-de-Calais département. ... Aire can refer to: Aire - the River Aire in Yorkshire, England. ...

Jacobite Rebellions

In 1715 the regiment, now back in Britain, was to take part in a number of battles in its own country, due to unrest growing amongst supporters, in England and Scotland, of the pretender to the throne, Prince Stuart. The regiment fought in the Battle of Sheriffmuir, suffering heavy casualties when they, along with the rest of the line, were charged by a mass of Highlanders while the Government forces had been re-forming the front-line. It was a bloody battle, the rebels and Argyll's men intermingling, fighting hand-to-hand, as if a medieval battle was taking place. Over 100 of the regiment's men had been killed and over a dozen wounded. They withdrew to Stirling along with the rest of the left wing of the Duke of Argyll's army. Year 1715 (MDCCXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday of the 11-day slower Julian calendar). ... James Francis Edward Stuart, the Old Pretender Prince James Francis Edward Stuart or Stewart, the Old Pretender, (10 June 1688 – 1 January 1766) was the son of the deposed King James II of England and VII of Scots, and as such laid claim to the English and Scottish thrones (as... The Battle of Sheriffmuir was an engagement in 1715 at the height of the Jacobite rebellion in England and Scotland. ... The Gaels are an ethno-linguistic group which spread from Ireland to many parts of Britain, specifically Scotland, the Isle of Man, Wales and Cornwall. ... John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll and 1st Duke of Greenwich (October 10, 1678 - October 4, 1743) was a Scottish soldier and nobleman. ... Broad Street at the heart of Stirlings Old Town area (called Top of the Town by locals) Stirling Castle (Southwest aspect) The main courtyard inside Stirling Castle. ...

The regiment was given a new name the following year, becoming the King's Regiment of Foot with the White Horse of Hanover (symbol of the Royal Household) as its badge; it remains the cap badge of the present-day King's Regiment. In doing this, King George I effectively recognised the loyalty of the regiment to the Crown. The House of Hanover (the Hanoverians) were a German royal dynasty which succeeded the House of Stuart as monarchs of Great Britain in 1714. ... George I (George Louis; 28 May 1660 – 11 June 1727) was the first Hanoverian King of Great Britain and King of Ireland, from 1 August 1714 until his death. ...

In 1745, Prince Charles Edward (popularly known as Bonnie Prince Charlie) landed in Scotland in an attempt to restore the Stuarts to the British throne. The regiment was not involved in the efforts against him until the following year when they took part in the Battle of Falkirk. The regiment was part of the left wing of the front line of the army, under the command of Lieutenant-General Henry Hawley. After a failed attack by dragoons of Hawley's army, the Highlanders loyal to Prince Charles charged the Government forces, compelling the left wing of the army to withdraw while the right wing held. The rebels and Government armies both withdrew from the battlefield by night-time. The regiment later fought in the Battle of Culloden. It was a fierce battle as soon as the impetuous Highlanders charged, brutal hand-to-hand fighting ensuing once they got past the first volley by Hawley's forces. The 8th King's had been providing cross-fire support, firing across the front-line and into the Highlanders, doing this duty with much success. The regiment sustained just one casualty who had been badly wounded. // Events May 11 - War of Austrian Succession: Battle of Fontenoy - At Fontenoy, French forces defeat an Anglo-Dutch-Hanoverian army including the Black Watch June 4 – Frederick the Great destroys Austrian army at Hohenfriedberg August 19 - Beginning of the 45 Jacobite Rising at Glenfinnan September 12 - Francis I is elected... For the U.S. politician, see Charles E. Stuart Bonnie Prince Charlie Charles Edward Louis Philip Casimir Stuart (December 31, 1720 – January 31, 1788), was the exiled claimant to the thrones of Ireland, commonly known as Bonnie Prince Charlie. Charles was the son of James Francis Edward Stuart, the... During the Second Jacobite Rising, the Battle of Falkirk was the last noteworthy Jacobite success. ... Henry Hawley (c. ... French dragoon, 1745. ... Combatants British Army Jacobites Commanders William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland Charles Edward Stuart, the Young Pretender Strength 8,000 ca. ... Arguably the best volleyer in the game now, Tim Henman is well-known around the tennis community for his exellent touch. A volley in tennis is a shot that is hit before the ball bounces on the ground. ...

War of the Austrian Succession

In 1743 the regiment fought at the Battle of Dettingen. The regiment fought in an extremely composed manner, fighting with much discipline and bravery against the French forces, seeing much action during the battle. Despite the British and their allies being outnumbered by over 18,000, they were victorious. The regiment won a battle honour for its involvement in the battle. // Events February 14 - Henry Pelham becomes British Prime Minister February 21 - - The premiere in London of George Frideric Handels oratorio, Samson. ... Combatants Britain, Hanover, Austria France Commanders George II duc de Noailles Strength 50,000 70,000 Casualties 750 8,000 The Battle of Dettingen (German: Schlacht bei Dettingen) took place on June 16 (June 27 according to the Gregorian calendar, which the English had not officially adopted), 1743 at Dettingen... A battle honour is a military tradition practiced in the Commonwealth countries of the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand and is an official acknowledgement rewarded to military units for their achievements in specific wars or operations of a military campaign. ...

The following year the regiment took part in the Battle of Fontenoy. The regiment, due to its seniority, was in the first line of the center of the Duke of Cumberland's Allied army. The center advanced, despite having no support from the right flank due to some allied regiments refusing to fight. The left flank itself was making little progress itself, with this in mind, along with the fact that overwhelming French forces were now counter-attacking, the center was forced to withdraw. The regiment suffered over 150 casualties in the battle, the British and their allies had been defeated. The Battle of Fontenoy was fought at Fontenoy in the Austrian Netherlands on May 11, 1745, during the French forces under Hermann Maurice, Count de Saxe (the Maréchal of Saxe, an illegitimate son of King Frederick Augustus I of Poland) were besieging Tournay. ... The Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, KG, KB, PC (15 April 1721–31 October 1765), a younger son of King George II of Great Britain and Queen Caroline, was a noted military leader. ...

In 1746 the King's took part in the Battle of Roucoux and the Battle of Lauffeld the following year, in which four British regiments, including the King's, were charged with re-taking the village of Val, which was held by French troops. Fierce fighting ensued in the avenues of Val, the British troops at one point fighting the French with bayonet, which subsequently cleared the village of the enemy. The village was soon lost, then re-taken by British forces. The battle was a defeat for Britain and the allies, their forces withdrawing in the face of overwhelming French numbers. // Events Catharine de Ricci (born 1522) canonized. ... Combatants France Austria Commanders Maurice de Saxe Prince Charles Alexander of Lorraine The Battle of Rocoux was fought on 11 October 1746 outside the Belgian city of Liege during War of the Austrian Succession. ... The Battle of Lauffeld took place on July 2, 1747 during the French conquest of the Netherlands (part of the War of the Austrian Succession. ... Noooooo! Val may refer to: Aichi D3A dive bomber, known by Allied codename Val during World War II Valine, amino acid, abbreviation VAL, a type of unmanned light rubber-tired metro valley girl, short form A first name, on its own or short for Valerie, Valmond, etc. ...

Seven Years War

In 1751 the regiment became the 8th (The King's) Regiment of Foot when the regiments of the British Army were numbered in accordance to the date of their creation, thus signifying the precedence of a regiment. In 1756 the Seven Years' War broke out, it was the first true world war. That same year the regiment was increased in size and divided into the 1st and 2nd battalions. In 1757 the regiment was part of an expedition which swiftly captured the small territory of Ile d'Aix, an island off France. However the island was soon abandoned. In 1758 the 2nd Bn itself became a regiment, the 63rd Regiment of Foot. 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. ... 1756 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Combatants Kingdom of Prussia Kingdom of Great Britain Electorate of Hanover Kingdom of Portugal Electorate of Brunswick Electorate of Hesse-Kassel Archduchy of Austria Kingdom of France Empire of Russia Kingdom of Sweden Kingdom of Spain Electorate of Saxony Kingdom of Naples and Sicily Kingdom of Sardinia The Seven Years... 1757 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... ÃŽle-dAix is a small island in the Atlantic, off the west coast of France. ... 1758 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

In 1760 the regiment was deployed to the continent, its grenadier company taking part in the Battle of Warburg. The same company was also involved in the Battle of Kloster Kampen. The regiment took part in actions at Kirch-Denkern and Paderborn. In 1762, the regiment took part in the French defeat at Battle of Wilhelmsthal and the capture of Cassel, which the King's helped in capturing some months later. 1760 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... A Grenadier (French for Grenademan) was originally a specialized assault soldier for siege operations, first established as a distinct role in the mid to late 17th century. ... The battle of Warburg was a battle fought on August 1, 1760 during the Seven Years War. ... Combatants Great Britain Prussia Hanover Brunswick Hesse France Commanders Prince of Brunswick Lieutenant General the Marquis de Castries Strength 20,000 25,000 Casualties 1,615 3,213 The Battle of Kloster Kampen was fought on 1760-10-15 during the Seven Years War between on one side British, Prussian... Paderborn is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, capital of the Paderborn district. ... 1762 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Cassel is a town in the Nord France. ...

American War of Independence

In 1768 the regiment was posted to Canada for garrison duties following Pontiac's Rebellion. They were stationed in the forts of the Great Lakes, Ft Niagara, Ft Detroit, Michimilimacinac being some of the largest of these very isolated posts. As their posting was almost complete the American eastern colonies began demonstrating more and more vigourously moving first from voicing their concerns of self determination and taxation from abroad to eventually outright rebellion. American Generals Montgomery and Arnold invaded Canada, capturing St Jean, Montreal, Chambley and beseiging the city of Quebec throughout the winter. Reinforcements from Britian raised the seige with the breakup of the ice and the ragged and largely starving rebel forces were driven out the area. 1768 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...

During the King's first time in North America, an officer of the regiment, Lieutenant John Caldwell, was instrumental in fostering relations between the British and Native Americans. He reportedly married a native woman and become the Chief of the Ojibway tribe, adopting a traditional native name, 'The Runner'. The regiment had another officer adept at negotiations with the native tribe; Colonel Arent Schuyler de Peyster was of a prominent New York family of Dutch origin and a friend of the poet Robert Burns. An independent origin and development of writing is counted among the many achievements and innovations of pre-Columbian American cultures. ... For other uses of Chippewa, see Chippewa (disambiguation). ... Arent Schuyler DePeyster (27 June 1736 - 26 November 1822) was a British military officer best known for his term as commandant of the British controlled Fort Michilimackinac and Fort Detroit during the American Revolution. ... NY redirects here. ... Robert Burns, foremost Scottish poet Robert Burns (January 25, 1759 – July 21, 1796) was a poet and a lyricist. ...

In 1776 the regiment took part in the Battle of Cedars during which a British force, under the command of Captain George Forster, attacked the fort at Cedars held by 400 American rebels. When they arrived at the fort on 18 May, Captain Forster parlayed with the American commander to surrender; the American said that he would but only on condition that he and his men be allowed to retire to Montreal which was still held by the Americans, Forster refused, no doubt aware that they would bolster the defence of the Americans there. The British attacked the following day and the fort surrendered shortly afterwards. Year 1776 (MDCCLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Thursday of the 11-day slower Julian calendar). ... The Battle of Cedars occurred during the American War of Independence, on May 15, 1776 at fort Cedars, located 30 miles west of Montreal, Canada. ... George Forster is a unknowned human i think, i have just heard of him. ... Cedars is: The name of a Virginia mansion, headquarters of The Fellowship Foundation. ... May 18 is the 138th day of the year (139th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Almost a week later the regiment was involved in a successful action that repulsed an American attempt to counter-attack at Cedars by crossing the St. Lawrence River from Montreal. Forster, however, was waiting for the attack, dispatching men to, what he presumed, was the three most likeliest landing locations. The Americans, 700 strong and under the command of General Benedict Arnold, approached the left landing point which was repulsed by fire from Native Americans. The Americans then proceeded to the centre but were again repulsed by fire, this time from the King's. The Americans then made their way to the right point but, as before, were repulsed by strong fire, this time from Canadian volunteers. General Arnold and his men subsequently retreated back to Montreal. The Saint Lawrence River (French fleuve Saint-Laurent) is a large west-to-east flowing river in the middle latitudes of North America, connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean. ... Benedict Arnold V (January 14, 1741 – June 14, 1801) was a general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. ...

In late July 1777 detachment of the regiment took part in the Siege of Fort Stanwix while under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Barry St. Leger, also commanding the 34th Regiment of Foot. The force, consisting of at its very highest 1600 men, comprised British(100 8th, 100 34th) Canadien (65-100), German (350), Loyalist (400) and Native American troops (700). In early August the Americans of Tyron County dispatched a force to reinforce the besieged Stanwix defenders but a Native American force and the King's Royal Regiment of New York under the command of Chief Joseph Brant, ambushed the Americans successfully, inflicting over 400 rebel deaths. The fort itself was heavily defended and newly repaired and prepared for a siege. The besiegers on the other hand were too few in number and the guns and mortars brought along too light to make any real damage. During the time the ambush was taking place, a sortie by from the forts defenders swept out unopposed capturing much of the Loyalist and Indian camp and supplies. A few weeks later the siege collapsed with the disappearance of the dis-spirited native allies. Year 1777 (MDCCLXXVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Sunday of the 11-day slower Julian calendar). ... Barrimore Matthew St. ... The 34th (Cumberland) Regiment of Foot was an infantry regiment of the British Army, formed in 1702 and amalgamated with the 55th (Westmoreland) Regiment of Foot, into The Border Regiment in 1881. ... Joseph Brant, painted in London by leading court painter George Romney in 1776 Thayendanegea or Joseph Brant (sometimes spelled Brandt or Brand) (c. ...

The regiment took part in further actions at Vincennes and the Battle of Newton (Elmira, New York) in 1779, as well as the Mohawk Valley in 1780 and Kentucky in 1782. Captain Henry Bird of the 8th Regiment led a British and Native American siege of Fort Laurens in 1779. In 1780, he led an invasion of Kentucky, capturing two "stations" (fortified settlements) and returning to Detroit with 300 prisoners. The city of Vincennes is the county seat of Knox County, Indiana. ... Combatants United States British Commanders Gen. ... Location in Chemung County in the state of New York Coordinates: Country United States State New York County Chemung County Government  - Mayor John S. Tonello (D) Area  - City  7. ... 1779 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... The Mohawk Valley region of the U.S. state of New York includes the industrialized cities of Utica and Rome, along with other smaller commercial centers. ... 1780 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Area  Ranked 37th  - Total 40,444 sq mi (104,749 km²)  - Width 140 miles (225 km)  - Length 379 miles (610 km)  - % water 1. ... 1782 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Fort Laurens was an American Revolutionary War fort in what is now the U.S. state of Ohio. ... 1780 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Birds invasion of Kentucky during the American Revolutionary War was just one phase of an extensive series of operations planned by the British in 1780, whereby the entire West, from Canada to Florida, was to be swept clear of both Spaniards and colonists. ...

French Revolutionary War

The regiment left Canada in 1785, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel de Peyster. The 8th King's, by its return to Britain had, astonishingly, spent 76 of its 100 years abroad. In 1789, the regiment was deployed to garrison the island of Jersey due to fears of invasion by France, who at that time, was embroiled in revolution. 1785 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1789 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...

In 1793, revolutionary France declared war on Great Britain. The King's were part of an expeditionary force sent to the Netherlands in 1793, under the command of Prince Frederick, Duke of York. In 1794, the regiment was involved in the Siege of Nijmegen, when French forces were besieging that town. The allied attack proceeded at night-time. The force reached their objective fairly quietly. The force leapt into the French earthworks, with hand-to-hand fighting ensuing. However, despite this successful action, the town of Nijmegen soon had to be evacuated. By early 1795 the Duke of York had decided to withdraw all British forces from the Netherlands. 1793 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1793 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... His Royal Highness The Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany (Frederick Augustus) (16 August 1763 - 5 January 1827) was a member of the British Royal Family, the second eldest child, and second son of King George III. From 1820 until his own death in 1827, he was the heir... 1794 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Country Netherlands Province Gelderland Area (2006)  - Municipality 57. ... 1795 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...

In 1799 the King's were deployed to the island of Minorca, which had been captured by British forces the previous year. In 1801 the King's took part in the British expedition to Egypt, which was under the command of General Sir Ralph Abercromby, landing at Abukir Bay. The King's were involved in the successfully capture of Rosetta, which was 65 miles to the west of Alexandria, and the capture of a fort located in Romani. By September, the whole of Egypt had been captured, the campaign had been a complete success. 1799 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Flag of Minorca This is a taula from the site of Talatì de Dalt about 4km west of Maó Minorca (Menorca both in Catalan and Spanish and increasingly in British usage; from Latin Balearis Minor, later Minorica minor island) is one of the Balearic Islands (Illes Balears Catalan official name... The Union Jack, flag of the newly formed United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. ... Sir Ralph Abercromby (sometimes spelled Abercrombie) (October 7, 1734–March 28, 1801) was a British lieutenant-general noted for his services during the Napoleonic Wars. ... The Abū Qīr Bay or Khalīj Abū Qīr (sometimes transliterated Abukir Bay or Aboukir Bay) is a spacious bay on the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt, lying between Abu Qir and the Rosetta mouth of the Nile. ... Rosetta Rosetta is the anglicised name of the city of Rashid, a harbor on the Mediterranean coast in Egypt. ... Alexandria (Greek: , Coptic: , Arabic: , Egyptian Arabic: Iskindireyya), (population of 3. ... Romani (or Romany) relates to: The Roma people, sometimes referred to as Gypsies. Romani language, the language of the Roma. ...

Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812

The regiment was posted to Gibraltar for garrison duties, thence to Britain in 1803. Brief service on the continent followed before it was dispatched to Copenhagen in 1807, besieged by forces under Sir Arthur Wellesley. Copenhagen (IPA: or ; Danish: IPA: ) is the capital of Denmark and the countrys largest city. ... Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, GCB, GCH, PC, FRS (c. ...

In 1808 the 1st Bn King's deployed to Canada, just as their predecessors had done before them. However, just a year later, the regiment was part of an expeditionary force charged with the capture of Martinique. The regiment took part in a number of actions during their time on the small island, sustaining some casualties. The island was soon captured by the expeditionary force but not returned to France until 1815. When war broke out between Britain and the US in 1812, the 1 Bn King's were stationed in Quebec and the 2nd Bn in Nova Scotia. Year 1808 (MDCCCVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Wednesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... April 5-12: Mount Tambora explodes, changing climate. ... For the overture by Tchaikovsky, see 1812 Overture; For the wars, see War of 1812 (USA - United Kingdom) or Patriotic War of 1812 (France - Russia) For the Siberia Airlines plane crashed over the Black Sea on October 4, 2001, see Siberia Airlines Flight 1812 1812 was a leap year starting... Motto: Je me souviens (French: I remember) Capital Quebec City Largest city Montreal Official languages French Government - Lieutenant-Governor Pierre Duchesne - Premier Jean Charest (PLQ) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 75 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area  Ranked 2nd - Total 1,542,056 km² (595...

In February 1813, the regiment fought at Ogdensberg. To reach their destination, the regiment had traversed across the frozen St Lawrence River. That same month in extremely cold and difficult weather the 2nd Bn marched 350 miles from New Brunswick to Quebec City (soon followed by the 104th Regt) without loss of life.

In April 1813, the King's Grenadier Company attempted, with assistance from Native Indians and elements of the Grengarry Light Infantry, Royal Newfoundland Regt and the Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada, to repulse an American attack on York (present-day Toronto). The Grenadier Company after repeatedly bayonetting the attackers on the shoreline suffered extremely heavy casualties including their commander Capt Neil MacNiel.The defenders were overcome and the town captured. The explosion of Fort York's Grand Magazine by the departing troops resulted in the death of the American commander General Pike.

Garrisoning Ft George at Newark (present day Niagara-on-the-Lake)in May of 1813 with companies of the Glengarries and Runcheys Company of Coloured Men, the King's were the major unit which attempted with the bayonet to hold off the invading American amphibious landing. Outnumbered four to one these units successfully delayed and orderly retreated after a very fierce action.

Less than two weeks later the regiment with the 49th, were involved in an attack on the American army, which was camped at Stoney Creek. The British forces, numbering just 700 men, attacked over 3,000 Americans in the dead of night. As the Americans had suffered a number of casualties, including two American Brigadiers captured, the British commander Colonel John Harvey concerned the Americans might notice he had only a small force decided to withdraw. Soon afterwards, the Americans broke camp and retreated to Forty Mile Creek where they then proceeded to Fort George. Stoney Creek was a municipality which is now part of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. ... Sir John Harvey (April 23, 1778 – March 22, 1852) was a British army officer and a Lieutenant Governor. ... Fort George is a historic military structure at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada, that was the scene of several battles during the War of 1812. ...

In July, the regiment took part in the Battle of Chippewa Battle of Chippewa in which the British commander General Phineas Riall reportedly mistook his opponents as militia and was forced from the field for the first time by a professional American Army. That same month the regiment took part in the bloodiest battle ever to be fought in Canada, Lundy's Lane. The British, Canadian and Native soldiers, under the command of Lieutenant-General Gordon Drummond, engaged the American forces, fierce fighting ensuing, with the British and Americans both losing over 800 men. The Battle of Chippewa (sometimes spelled Chippawa) was a decisive victory for American militia units which allowed for the invasion of Canada along the Niagara River. ... Phineas Riall (December 15, 1775 - November 10, 1850) was a British army officer, who fought in the War of 1812. ... Combatants Britain United States Commanders Gordon Drummond Phineas Riall Jacob Brown Winfield Scott Strength At start: 2,200, 5 guns Reinforcements: 1,800, 3 guns At start: 2,000, 3 guns Reinforcements: 1,000, 6 guns Casualties 84 dead 559 wounded 193 missing 42 captured 171 dead 572 wounded 110... Lieutenant-General Sir Gordon Drummond holds the honour of being the first Canadian-born officer to command the military and the civil government. ...

The following month, the King's took part in the action at Snake Hill during the siege of Fort Erie. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Fort Erie National Historic Site, on a stamp issued in 1985. ...

After the capture of Fort Niagara the 1st Battalion were sent back to their old post once again to recover from the previous campaign. With almost 800 casualties the 1st Bn stayed here until requesting to be releaved in the spring.

The 2nd Battalion stationed in Quebec were far from idle, for as well as sending reinforcements to the 1st Bn were also involved in the unsuccessful battles of Sackets Harbour and Plattsburg and garrisoning the numerous Quebec Forts and towns.

The King's Regiment received the battle honour 'Niagara' for the contributions of both Battalions.

Indian Mutiny and Second Afghan War

After the end of the war against the US to the outbreak of the Indian Mutiny, the King's were deployed on a variety of duties to Bermuda, Canada, Cephalonia, Corfu, Gibraltar, Ireland, Jamaica, Malta and Zante. In 1846 the regiment made its way to Bombay, India, seeing service in much of the country. In 1857 the Indian Mutiny began, first at Meerut, though it soon spread to other areas. The King's reacted swiftly, its commander Lieutenant-Commander Richard Hartley ordering two of its companies to capture the important fort of Phillour, in which they did so, capturing it without any casualties being incurred on either side. An engraving titled Sepoy Indian troops dividing the spoils after their mutiny against British rule gives a contemporary view of events from a British perspective. ... Geography The capital of the Cephallonia prefecture is Argostoli. ... Pontikonisi island in the background with the Vlaheraina Monastery in the foreground. ... Zakýnthos (Ζάκυνθος, also known as Zante), the third largest of the Ionian Islands, covers an area of 410 square kilometers and its coastline is roughly 123 kilometers in length. ... 1846 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... This article or section should be merged with Mumbai Mumbai (previously known as Bombay) is the worlds most populous conurbation, and is the sixth most populous agglomeration in the world. ... 1857 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Richard Hartley (born July 28, 1944) is a British composer. ...

The regiment in Jullundur for a further several weeks. After which, the regiment was attached to an army preparing to besiege Delhi. Due to a shortage of troops, largely due to cholera and other diseases, it took a further seven weeks until enough British and Loyal troop reinforcements could commence operations against the mutineers. The regiment's first proper engagement came about in July, when they were charged with the capture of an outpost in gardens just outside Delhi which they did successfully capture. However, due to lack of ammunition the King's had to withdraw from a counter-attack by rebels. small alley in Jalandhar, close to the fish-market rikshaws with bananas in Jalandhar, close to the fish-market // Jalandhar is a city in the state of Punjab, India. ... , Delhi ( , Hindi: , Punjabi: , Urdu: ) sometimes referred to as Dilli, is the second-largest metropolis in India after Mumbai with a population of 13 million. ... Cholera (frequently called Asiatic cholera or epidemic cholera) is a severe diarrheal disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. ...

Just one week later, two companies from the regiment were charged with the defence of another position, holding out against heavy attacks from the rebels for an astonishing seven hours until reinforcements arrived, who duly drove the rebels away.

In September the King's took part in the capture of Ludlow Castle, which was in close proximity to the Kashmir gate in the northern walls of Delhi. The King's took part in some fierce fighting, sustaining many casualties in the process. The city fell after further actions on the 20th September. The regiment also took part in the second Relief of Lucknow in November, seeing much action until withdrawing, after the evacuation of civilians, on the 22nd. The regiment also took part in the Battle of Cawnpore later that month which lasted into early December. The King's regiment later left India in 1860. Kashmir (or Cashmere) may refer to: Kashmir region, the northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent India, Kashmir conflict, the territorial dispute between India, Pakistan, and the China over the Kashmir region. ... 1860 is the leap year starting on Sunday. ...

The 1st battalion of the regiment was garrisoned in Malta, then stationed back in India in the latter part of the 1860s, staying there until 1878, when they were deployed to Aden, now part of Yemen, then back to the UK. The 2nd Bn, which was raised in 1857, was also stationed in India, beginning in 1877. It had a far more eventful time stationed there, compared to the 1st King's, for the following year the Second Afghan War began. The 2nd King's fought at the Battle of Peiwar Kotal and in September of that year, the King's, along with other regiments, who were now encamped in the position of Ali Keyl, drove a large number of Afghan warriors, numbering in their thousands, away from the camp. 1860 is the leap year starting on Sunday. ... 1878 (MDCCCLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Port of Aden (around 1910). ... 1857 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1877 (MDCCCLXXVII) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... ... There were several decisive actions in the Second Anglo-Afghan War, from 1878 to 1880. ...

In 1881 they were renamed The King's (Liverpool Regiment) and, in 1921, The King's Regiment (Liverpool). Year 1881 (MDCCCLXXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar). ... The Reforms In 1881, under Childers reforms, the continuation of Cardwells reforms, the army was further overhauled, with the regular, militia and volunteer battalions of the army being brought intor one structure, as well as being given connections with cities and counties. ... Year 1921 (MCMXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar). ... The Reforms In 1881, under Childers reforms, the continuation of Cardwells reforms, the army was further overhauled, with the regular, militia and volunteer battalions of the army being brought intor one structure, as well as being given connections with cities and counties. ...