The King's Regiment (Liverpool) was one of the oldest regiments in the British Army, having originally been formed in 1685 and numbered as the 8th in 1751. From 1881 the King's were the city regiment of Liverpool, seeing active service in the Second Boer War, the World Wars, and the Korean War, before being amalgamated with the Manchester Regiment in 1958. George V (George Frederick Ernest Albert) (3 June 1865–20 January 1936) was the last British monarch of the House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, changing the name to the House of Windsor in 1917. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... See Battle of the Somme (disambiguation) for other battles and meanings Battle of the Somme Conflict First World War Date 1 July 1916 – 18 November 1916 Place Somme, Picardy, France Result Stalemate The 1916 Battle of the Somme was one of the largest battles of the First World War, with... July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ... Combatants England Austria United Provinces, Allies France Bavaria Commanders Duke of Marlborough Eugene of Savoy Camille de Tallard Maximilian II Emanuel Strength 52,000 60,000 Casualties 12,000 dead or wounded 15,000 dead or wounded 15,000 captured The Battle of Blenheim was a major battle of the... August 13 is the 225th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (226th in leap years), with 140 days remaining. ... September 14 is the 257th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (258th in leap years). ... July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ... 1881 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Events February 6 - James Stuart, Duke of York becomes King James II of England and Ireland and King James VII of Scotland. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... Liverpools skyline, as seen from the River Mersey. ... The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces. ... 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. ... 1881 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Liverpools skyline, as seen from the River Mersey. ... The Second Boer War, also known as the South African War, was fought from 11 October 1899 until 31 May 1902. ... There have been two World Wars, now more commonly known as World War I or First World War (from 1914 to 1918), and World War II or Second World War (from 1939 to 1945). ... The Korean War, from June 25, 1950 to cease-fire on July 27, 1953 (technically speaking, the war has not yet ended), was a conflict between North Korea and South Korea. ... In 1881 The Manchester Regiment was formed with the amalgamation of the 63rd Regiment of Foot and the 96th Regiment of Foot. ... 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The regiment was referred to variously as L'POOL R, the Liverpools, KLR and the King's. The usage of L'POOL R and 'the Liverpools' was most prevalent from the 1880s to the First World War. Combatants Entente Powers Central Powers Commanders {{{commander1}}} {{{commander2}}} Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties > 5 million military deaths > 3 million military deaths World War I, also known as the First World War and (before 1939) the Great War, the War of the Nations, War to End All Wars was a world conflict...

History

In 1881, under the Cardwell-Childers reforms, the British Army's structure was transformed, and all regiments were given a city or county affiliation. The regular, militia and volunteer battalions were also integrated into one structure,. Thus, on 1 July, the 8th (The King's) Regiment of Foot became The King's (Liverpool Regiment). The many non-regular battalions that existed in Liverpool at the time were incorporated as reserve battalions of the regiment. 1881 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... A militia is a group of citizens organized to provide paramilitary service. ... July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ...

The 1st King's were based in North West England during the period of the army's reforms - its time there would not be entirely peaceful. While based in Salford Barracks, Manchester, the battalion was subject to a bomb attack attack by Fenians; the barracks sustained some structural damage as a result of the explosion, which killed a child and badly wounded its mother. The battalion was also called out to help quell riots that had broken out following a mineworkers' strike. In 1882 the battalion was posted to Ireland, based in the Curragh. The battalion's time there was quiet, though it was called upon to help reestablish order during four riots in Belfast that followed the defeat of the 1886 Home Rule Bill in the British Parliament. About fifty people died during the disturbances. The battalion returned to England three years later. North West England is one of the regions of England. ... Manchester is a city in the North West of England, United Kingdom. ... Fenian is a term used since the 1860s for an Irish nationalist who espouses or is perceived to espouse violence against British rule, usually by people opposed to their aims. ... 1882 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... The Curragh is a plain in County Kildare Ireland. ... Belfast (Béal Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. ... Irelands first Home Rule Bill was introduced on 8 April 1886 by Liberal Prime Minister William Gladstone. ... The House of Commons is the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, and is now the dominant branch of Parliament. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st UK 50. ...

The colonial wars

An officer, sergeant and private in full dress uniform, 1891.

For the 2nd King's, the 1880s would be turbulent. The battalion had been based on the Indian subcontinent since 1877 and had fought in the Second Afghan War. They fought in the Third Anglo-Burmese War, travelling up the Irrawaddy River, helping to capture to a number of frontier forts and the capital Myingyan. The battalion provided an escort that oversaw the exile of King Thibaw of Burma. The annexation of Upper Burma was complete by 1 January 1886. During the ensuing guerilla campaign, the 2nd King's operated in small groups against hostile tribes in the Burmese jungle. Their stay in Burma lasted over a year before they returned to India. The battalion garrisoned Aden for a year before being posted back to Britain in 1892. Overseas service for the 1st King's included a two-year stay in Nova Scotia, becoming the last battalion of the regiment to garrison Canada The battalion was posted to the West Indies in 1895, then Natal Colony in 1897. The Second Boer War began two-years later 1891 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... // Events and Trends Technology Development and commercial production of electric lighting Development and commercial production of gasoline-powered automobile by Karl Benz, Gottlieb Daimler and Maybach First commercial production and sales of phonographs and phonograph recordings. ... Composite satellite image of the Indian subcontinent Map of South Asia. ... 1877 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... ... The Third Anglo-Burmese War or just The Third Burmese war lasted from 1885 to 1887. ... The Irrawaddy (newer spelling Ayeyarwaddy) is a river that flows through the centre of Myanmar (formerly Burma). It is Myanmars most important commercial waterway. ... Myingyan is a city and district in the Mandalay Division of central Myanmar, previously, it was a district in the Meiktila Division of Upper Burma. ... Thibaw Min (or simply Thibaw, Theebaw, or Theobaw) (1858 – December 19, 1916) was the last king of Burma (now Myanmar). ... Upper Burma is the central and northern area of what is now the country of Myanmar. ... January 1 is the first day of the calendar year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. ... 1886 is a common year starting on Friday (click on link to calendar) // Events January 18 - Modern field hockey is born with the formation of The Hockey Association in England. ... 1892 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Motto: Munit Haec et Altera Vincit (Latin: One defends and the other conquers) Official languages English Capital Halifax Largest city Halifax Lieutenant-Governor Myra Freeman Premier John Hamm (PC) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 11 10 Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 12th 55,283 km² 3. ... The Caribbean or the West Indies is a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea. ... 1895 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... KwaZulu-Natal (often referred to as KZN) is a province of South Africa. ... 1897 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... The Second Boer War, also known as the South African War, was fought from 11 October 1899 until 31 May 1902. ...

Prior to the outbreak of war, as relations between the British and Boer republics deteriorated, the 1st King's were moved to Ladysmith, where they underwent intensive training and formed a company of mounted infantry. Ladysmith is the name of several places: in Canada: Ladysmith, British Columbia in the United States: Ladysmith, Wisconsin in South Africa: Ladysmith, South Africa Siege of Ladysmith, 1900 Ladismith This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Mounted infantry were soldiers who rode horses instead of marching, but actually fought on foot with muskets or rifles. ...

A monument commemorating the regiment's service in the Boer War was erected in St John's Gardens, unveiled on 9 September 1905, by Field Marshal Sir George White. The monument was sculpted by Sir John William Goscombe; a figure of Britannia features prominently atop a pedestal, which has four standing soldiers positioned on its four corners, each representing a different period of the regiment's history. St Johns Gardens is a park in Liverpool, England, it is to the rear of St Georges Hall. ... September 9 is the 252nd day of the year (253rd in leap years). ... 1905 (MCMV) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Britannia, the British national personification. ...

First World War

The regiment raised 45 battalions during the war, amassing 68 battle honours for service on the Western Front, the Balkans, India and Russia. The regiment experienced some of the heaviest fighting of the war, receiving six Victoria Crosses at a cost of about 14,000 casualties. A battle honour is an official acknowledgement to recognize a military units achievements in specific wars or operations. ... For most of World War I, Allied and German Forces were stalled at trenches on the Western Front. ... Victoria Cross medal, ribbon, and bar. ...

Liverpool Pals being inspected by Lord Kitchener in front of St George's Hall, Liverpool (20 March 1915).

Shortly after the war began, Lord Kitchener, Secretary of State for War, under the belief that the war would not be over by Christmas, began a vigorous campaign to recruit 100,000 men ("Kitchener's Army"). Shortly afterwards, the Earl of Derby proposed forming a battalion of "Pals" for the King's Regiment, to be recruited from men of the same workplace. The idea was successful. Within a week, thousands of Liverpudlians had volunteered, forming four battalions (17th, 18th, 19th and 20th) . These battalions became known as the "Liverpool Pals". Lord Derby, speaking of these men, said: This should be a battalion of Pals, a battalion in which friends from the same office will fight shoulder to shoulder for the honour of Britain and the credit of Liverpool. March 20 is the 79th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (80th in Leap years). ... The Earl Kitchener The Right Honourable Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, KG, KP, GCB, OM, GCSI, GCMG, GCIE, ADC, PC (24 June 1850–5 June 1916) was a British Field Marshal and statesman. ... Christmas (literally, the Mass of Christ) is a traditional holiday observed on 25 December. ... WWI recruitment poster for Kitcheners Army. ... Edward George Villiers Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby (4 April 1865 - 4 February 1948) was an English politician around the turn of the 20th century. ... This article is about the city in England. ...

The 1st King's was part of 6th Brigade, 2nd Division, which was one the original components of the British Expeditionary Force that landed in France on 14 August 1914. The BEF's first encounter with the Germans at Mons was followed by a withdrawal, which the 1st King's helped cover as a rearguard. On 1 September the battalion was ordered to Villers-Cotteréts to prevent a German force cutting off the 4th Guards Brigade and 70th Battery, Royal Horse Artillery. Through the actions of the battalion, the guns were successful extracted, earning them them the praise of the 2nd Division's commanding officer, General Monro. See: British 2nd Division (World War I) British 2nd Infantry Division British 2nd Mounted Division This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... The British Expeditionary Force (BEF) was the British army sent to France and Belgium in World War I and British Forces in Europe from 1939 - 1940 during World War II. The BEF was established by Secretary of State for War Richard Haldane following the Boer War in case Britain ever... August 14 is the 226th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (227th in leap years), with 139 days remaining. ... 1914 (MCMXIV) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... Combatants Britain Germany Commanders Sir John French Alexander von Kluck Strength 4 divisions 8 divisions Casualties 1,600 5,000 (estimate) The Battle of Mons (Flemish name for Mons is Bergen) was the first major action of the British Expeditionary Force in World War I. Following the surrender of the... September 1 is the 244th day of the year (245th in leap years). ... The Royal Horse Artillery (RHA) is a corps in the British Army. ...

Inter-war period

With the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front, most King's battalions returned to Britain. The 17th King's war did not end on 11 November; the battalion was part of the Allied intervention force sent to Russia during its civil war. They were intended to provide assistance to the "White Army" in its fight against the Bolsheviks. The battalion saw limited action during its time in Russia. The battalion was disbanded in September, 1919. November 11 is the 315th day of the year (316th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 50 days remaining. ... The Russian Civil War was fought between 1918 and 1922. ... White army may refer to: The military arm of the White movement, a loose coalition of anti-Bolshevik forces in the Russian Civil War The Saudi Arabian National Guard The National Guard of Kuwait This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share... Bolshevik Party Meeting. ... 1919 (MCMXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

C Company of the 6th (Rifle) Battalion at Kinmel Park, near Rhyl. Taken in July, 1931. The battalion (known as the Liverpool Rifles) was transferred to the Royal Engineers five years later.

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1st King's

In 1920 the 1st King's were sent to Bantry, County Cork in Ireland. They were noted for their chivalrous reputation in their treatment of prisoners, compared to other regiments, and this saved some of the lives of its soldiers. After the establishment of the Irish Free State in the south, the battalion was moved to Northern Ireland, stationed in Londonderry and Omagh. The battalion briefly joined the Army of Occupation in Turkey in 1923. 1920 (MCMXX) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar) // Events January January 7 - Forces of Russian White admiral Kolchak surrender in Krasnoyarsk. ... Bantry (Beanntraí in Irish) is a town on the coast of County Cork, Ireland, located on the N71 at the head of Bantry Bay. ... County Cork (Contae Chorcaí in Irish) is the most southwesterly and the largest of the modern counties of Ireland. ... The Irish Free State (Irish: Saorstát Éireann) was (1922–1937) the name of the state comprising the 26 of Irelands 32 counties which were separated from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland under the Irish Free State Agreement (or Anglo-Irish Treaty) signed by British and... Dieu et mon droit (Royal motto) (French for God and my right)3 Northern Irelands location within the UK Official languages English, Irish, Ulster Scots Capital and largest city Belfast First Minister Office suspended Area  - Total Ranked 4th 13,843 km² Population  - Total (2001)  - Density Ranked 4th 1,685... Derry or Londonderry (in Irish , Doire Cholm Chille or Doire), often called the Maiden City, is a city in Northern Ireland. ... Omagh (Irish, An Ómaigh) is the county town (and largest town) of County Tyrone in Northern Ireland, situated where the rivers Drumragh and Camowen meet to form the Strule. ... 1923 (MCMXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Second World War

Universal carriers of the 9th King's moving through a Sussex village, 3 July 1941.

By late-1940, three battalions of the regiment (1st, 2nd and 13th) were stationed abroad. The regiment's home presence was comprised of nine battalions - including the newly-reformed 8th (Irish) and 9th. The King's Regiment was not represented in the British Expeditionary Force that fought in France and Belgium. Sussex is a traditional county in south-eastern England, corresponding roughly in area to the ancient Kingdom of Sussex. ... July 3 is the 184th day of the year (185th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 181 days remaining. ... The British Expeditionary Force (BEF) was the British army sent to France and Belgium in World War I and British Forces in Europe from 1939 - 1940 during World War II. The BEF was established by Secretary of State for War Richard Haldane following the Boer War in case Britain ever...

The 1st and 13th would serve in Burma as Chindits, the 2nd in Italy and Greece, and the 5th and 8th in North-West Europe. Of former King's battalions, only the 40th RTR (7th King's) saw active service; the battalion fought in North Africa, where they acquired the nickname 'Monty's Foxhounds'. The Chindits (Officially in 1942 77th Indian Infantry Brigade and in 1943 Indian 3rd Infantry Division) were a British Indian Army Special Force that served in Burma and India from 1942 until 1945 during the Burma Campaign in World War II. They were formed into long range penetration groups trained... During World War II, the Western Front was the theater of fighting west of Germany, encompassing France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxemberg, and Denmark. ... The Royal Tank Regiment is a unit of the British Army (formerly the Tank Corps and Royal Tank Corps). ... The battle in the North African desert during World War II from 1940-1943. ... Bernard Law Montgomery Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein (November 17, 1887 - March 24, 1976) was a British military officer during World War II often referred to as Monty. ...

The remainder of the battalions were located across the United Kingdom, poised to defend against an invasion. Some 17 battalions and four batteries of the Local Defence Volunteers (later the Home Guard) were affiliated with the King's Regiment. The Local Defence Volunteers (LDV) or Home Guard, was instituted by the British government during World War II to defend the UK in the event of an invasion by Germany. ...

Italy and Greece

On 12 December the 2nd King's were flown to Piraeus, Greece, two months after Allied troops had first landed in the country to prevent Communist partisans from seizing control of the country. The battalion was soon called on to seize a rebel-held barracks, successfully doing so at the cost of fourteen casualties. For the next several weeks the battalion was employed on internal security duties, which involved many incidents of difficult house-to-house and street fighting in Athens. The city was cleared of insurgents by early January 1945. A ceasefire was signed, and the King's remained for a year to help maintain the tense peace before leaving for Cyprus. December 12 is the 346th day (347th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... View of Piraeus A night ferry about to leave the port of Piraeus for the Dodecanese Piraeus, or Peiraeus (Modern Greek: Πειραιάς Peiraiás or Pireás, Ancient Greek / Katharevousa: Πειραιεύς Pireéfs) is a city in the prefecture of Attica, Greece, located south of Athens. ... Communism - Wikipedia /**/ @import /w/skins-1. ... Look up Partisan in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Partisan may refer to: An adherent to a political party or political faction; especially, having the character of blind, passionate, or unreasonable adherence to a party; as, blinded by partisan zeal. ... The Parthenon seen from the hill of the Pnyx to the west Athens (Greek: Αθήνα Athína IPA ) is the capital of Greece and of the Attica prefecture of Greece. ... 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Far East

The 13th King's sailed for India in December 1941 about the time of Japan's entrance into the war. The battalion's strength contained many men who were of an old or medically downgraded condition. After Burma was occupied by Japan in 1942, a unit was formed to penetrate deep behind Japanese lines from India. The 13th King's provided most of the British contingent for the unit, which was designated as the 77th Indian Infantry Brigade (the 'Chindits') and commanded by Orde Wingate. The Chindits' first operation (codenamed 'Longcloth') began on 8 February 1943. The 13th King's formed No. 2 Group, and were commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel S.A. Cooke. The group was split into five independent columns, two of whom (Nos 7 and 8) were commanded by majors from 13th King's. The Chindits (Officially in 1942 77th Indian Infantry Brigade and in 1943 Indian 3rd Infantry Division) were a British Indian Army Special Force that served in Burma and India from 1942 until 1945 during the Burma Campaign in World War II. They were formed into long range penetration groups trained... Major General Charles Orde Wingate (1903-1944) was a British major general and creator of two special military units during the World War II. Beginnings Charles Orde Wingate was born February 23 1903 in India to a military family. ... February 8 is the 39th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ...

Normandy and Germany

A group of British infantry waiting to leave Sword Beach, 6 June, 1944.

From March 1943, the 5th and 8th King's (the 'Liverpool Irish') received specialist training at Special Operations Training School in Ayrshire, where they prepared for the planned invasion of France. The Normandy landings began on the morning of 6 June, the 5th (as the 5th Beach Group) landed at Sword Beach with the British 3rd Infantry Division and the Liverpool Irish (7th Beach Group) landed at Juno Beach with the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division. Image File history File links Infantry_waiting_to_move_off_Queen_White_Beach. ... Image File history File links Infantry_waiting_to_move_off_Queen_White_Beach. ... British infantry waiting to move off Queen White Beach, SWORD Area, while under enemy fire, on the morning of 6 June. ... June 6 is the 157th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (158th in leap years), with 208 days remaining. ... Ayrshire (Scottish Gaelic, Siorrachd Inbhir Àir) is a traditional county in south-west Scotland, located on the shores of the Firth of Clyde. ... Combatants Allied Powers Nazi Germany Commanders Dwight D. Eisenhower (Supreme Allied Commander) Bernard Montgomery (land) Bertram Ramsay (sea) Trafford Leigh-Mallory (air) Gerd von Rundstedt (OB WEST) Erwin Rommel (Heeresgruppe B) Strength 326,000 (by June 11)  ? Casualties 53,700 dead, 18,000 missing, 155,000 wounded about 200,000... June 6 is the 157th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (158th in leap years), with 208 days remaining. ... British infantry waiting to move off Queen White Beach, SWORD Area, while under enemy fire, on the morning of 6 June. ... The British 3rd Infantry Division was part of the ill-fated British Expeditionary Force evacuated from Dunkirk early in World War II. It was the first British division to land at Sword beach on D-Day. ... Juno Beach was one of the landing sites for Allied invaders on the coast of Normandy during D-Day, the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, a turning point of World War II. It was situated between Sword Beach and Gold Beach. ... List of military divisions — List of Canadian divisions in WWII The formation of the Canadian 3rd Infantry Division was authorized on 17 May 1940. ...

The 5th and 8th were heavily engaged in seizing positions on their respective beaches, providing defence against German attacks and maintaining beach organisation. The 5th King's commanding officer, Lieutenant-Colonel D. H. V. Board, was killed by a German sniper.

In August, the 8th King's was disbanded after its strength was used to reinforce other units. The 5th King's was later reduced to cadre strength, and only avoided disbadnment because of Lieutenant-Colonel G.D. Wreford-Browne arguing that the battalion was nearly the most senior unit in the Territorial Army. In the United Kingdom the Territorial Army is a part of the British Army composed of reserve units, or part-time soldiers. ...

As the Allies advanced into Germany, and the Nazi regime crumbled, a unit intended to seize important objectives - equipment, intelligence, installations and personnel - was formed principally from the 5th King's. The unit, designated as T (Target) Force, reached the Walterwerke in Kiel in May 1945, where an important submarine factory was located. There, elements of the battalion captured the German cruiser Admiral Hipper and took 7,000 German sailors prisoner. The battalion continued to conduct such operations until July 1946. The battalion was reconstituted into the Territorial Army in 1947, and came under the command of Edward John Stanley (later 18th Earl of Derby). It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Nazism. ... Statistics State: Schleswig-Holstein District: Independent city Area: 113. ... The German heavy cruiser Admiral Hipper fought as part of the German Kriegsmarine during World War II. She was named after Admiral Ritter von Hipper, commander of the German battlecruiser squadron during the Battle of Jutland in 1916 and later commander-in-chief of the German High Seas Fleet. ... The Earl of Derby is a title in the peerage of England. ...

Post-World War II

The 1st King's were still based in India, with responsibility around Meerut, north-east of New Delhi; the battalion departed for Liverpool, England in late 1947. In 1948 the battalion was stationed in West Germany and later at Spandau, part of the British Occupation Zone of West Berlin. Meerut is a small city in the north-east of New Delhi in Uttar Pradesh, India. ... The Humayuns Tomb, situated in New Delhi, has an architectural design similar to the Taj Mahal. ... 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1948 (MCMXLVIII) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... For the 1980s new wave group, see Spandau Ballet. ... Boroughs of West Berlin West Berlin was the name given to the western part of Berlin between 1949 and 1990. ...

In April 1948 the 2nd Battalion was briefly deployed to Palestine prior to the establishment of Israel. After a two-week stay there, the battalion returned to Cyprus before moving on to Liverpool, England. There the battalion amalgamated with the 1st Battalion on 6 September, 1948, in a ceremonial parade in the presence of the regiment's "honorary" colonel, Major-General Dudley Ward. 1948 (MCMXLVIII) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... Map of the British Mandate of Palestine. ... Liverpools skyline, as seen from the River Mersey. ... September 6 is the 249th day of the year (250th in leap years). ...

Korean War

The battalion was ordered to Korea in June, 1952; by then the war had entered a period of static warfare that would continue until the end of the war. At Liverpool, the battalion embarked aboard the troopship Devonshire for Hong Kong, where they trained before landing in Pusan, Korea in September. They replaced the 1st Royal Norfolk Regiment in the 29th Infantry Brigade, 1st Commonwealth Division. 1952 (MCMLII) was a [[leap year starting on Tueday] (link will take you to calendar). ... Pūsan is also a Vedic Hindu god. ... The 1st Commonwealth Division was a multinational unit that took part in the Korean War, as part of British Commonwealth Forces Korea. ...

The battalion took up defensive positions once they were moved to the frontline. Much of the battalion's time on the frontline was quiet, though their night patrols often resulted in clashes with Chinese troops. The following year saw the battalion withdrawn to reserve for three months. In May a tactically important feature known as "The Hook", a crescent shaped ridge, was the scene of intense heavy fighting between Commonwealth forces and the Chinese. On the night of 20 May the Chinese began a sustained bombardment of the Hook, defended by the Duke of Wellington's Regiment. Two days later, on the night of 23 May, a company of the King's carried out a diversionary attack on a Chinese position known as "Pheasant". One of the platoons inadvertently stumbled upon a minefield, suffering 10 wounded (from a strength of 16). The attack was consequently stalled, forcing the company to withdraw with its wounded back to British lines. The Hook During the 1952-1953 Korean War, elements of the United Nations Forces were engaged in fierce fighting to prevent Chinese forces from gaining ground, prior to a possible cease fire. ... 20 May is the 140th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (141st in leap years). ... Official name The Duke of Wellingtons Regiment (West Riding) Colonel-in-Chief Brigadier His Grace Arthur Valerian Wellesley KG LVO OBE MC BA DL, 8th Duke of Wellington Colonel-of-the-Regiment Major-General Sir Evelyn John Webb-Carter KCB Nicknames The Dukes, The Havercake Lads, The Pattern, The... May 23 is the 143rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (144th in leap years). ... Various anti-tank and anti-personal land mines A landmine is a type of self-contained explosive device which is placed onto or into the ground, exploding when triggered by a vehicle or person. ...

The King's were moved onto the right sector of the Hook on 27 May, while D Company's 10 Platoon and B Company (as reserve) were attached to the Duke of Wellington's Regiment (the Dukes). The battle started on 28 May when a fierce bombardment targeted positions held by the Dukes began at 7:53 pm. Minutes later the first wave of Chinese troops was launched against the Duke's positions, which was followed by three further waves. Two platoons of the King's were moved forward to reinforce the Point 121 position. which was then attacked by two companies of Chinese infantry. With the assistance of Commonwealth artillery, the attack was repulsed with heavy losses. The Chinese then turned their attention to the King's position on Point 146; however, the Chinese force was wiped out by artillery before they could attack. The battle for the Hook ended at approximately 03:30 am, with the clearing of the remaining Chinese troops. May 27 is the 147th day (148th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 218 days remaining. ... May 28 is the 148th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (149th in leap years). ... A bombardment is an attack by artillery fire directed against fortifications, troops or towns and buildings. ... The Commonwealth of Nations, usually known as The Commonwealth, is an association of independent sovereign states, almost all of which are former territories of the British Empire. ... Historically, artillery refers to any engine used for the discharge of projectiles during war. ...

The 1st King's left Korea for Hong Kong in October 1953, by which time it had suffered 28 killed and about 200 wounded. Of some 1,500 men that served with the battalion in Korea, 350 were regular soldiers, the rest were national servicemen. The King's moved to Britain in 1955, were posted to West Germany the following year, and made their final return home in 1958. 1953 (MCMLIII) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... National Service describes a form of military service where all members of one particular nation can participate (voluntarily or non-voluntarily. ... 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Battalions

See: List of battalions of the King's Regiment (Liverpool)

Victoria Cross recipients

Harry Hampton 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. ... August 21 is the 233rd day of the year (234th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1900 (MCM) is a common year starting on Monday. ... Photo submitted by Kevin Obrien Henry James Knight 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. ... August 21 is the 233rd day of the year (234th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... William Edward Heaton 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. ... August 23 is the 235th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (236th in leap years), with 130 days remaining. ... The Geluk or Gelug (Wylie transliteration: Dge-lugs, Tibetan: དགེ་ལུགས་པ་) school of Buddhism was founded by Tsongkhapa (1357-1419), a philosopher and tibetan religious leader. ... Joseph Harcourt Tombs 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. ... June 16 is the 167th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (168th in leap years), with 198 days remaining. ... 1915 (MCMXV) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Photo by Evan Quick Edward Felix Baxter 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. ... (Redirected from 17 April) April 17 is the 107th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (108th in leap years). ... April 18 is the 108th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (109th in leap years). ... 1916 (MCMXVI) is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar) // Events January-February January 1 -The first successful blood transfusion using blood that had been stored and cooled. ... Arthur Herbert Procter 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. ... June 4 is the 155th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (156th in leap years), with 210 days remaining. ... 1916 (MCMXVI) is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar) // Events January-February January 1 -The first successful blood transfusion using blood that had been stored and cooled. ... Photo submitted by Franklyncards David Jones 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. ... September 3 is the 246th day of the year (247th in leap years). ... March 8 is the 67th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (68th in Leap years). ... March 10 is the 69th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (70th in Leap years). ... 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. ... Sumerian list of gods in cuneiform script, ca. ... Jack Thomas Counter 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. ... April 16 is the 106th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (107th in leap years). ... 1918 (MCMXVIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. ...

Battle honours

• Blenheim, Ramillies, Oudenarde, Malplaquet, Dettingen, Martinique 1809, Niagara, Delhi 1857, Lucknow, Peiwar Kotal, Afghanistan 1878-80, Burma 1885-87, Defence of Ladysmith, South Africa 1899-1902

• The Great War: Mons, Retreat from Mons, Marne 1914, Aisne 1914, Ypres 1914 '15 '17, Langemarck 1914 '17, Gheluvelt, Nonne Boschen, Neuve Chapelle, Gravenstafel, St Julien, Frezenberg, Bellewaarde, Aubers, Festubert 1915, Loos, Somme 1916 '18, Albert 1916 '18, Bazentin, Deville Wood, Guillemont, Ginchy, Flers-Courcelette, Morval, Le Transloy, Ancre 1916, Bapaume 1917 '18, Arras 1917 '18, Scarpe 1917 '18, Arleux, Pilckem, Menin Road, Polygon Wood, Poelcappelle, Passchendaele, Cambrai 1917 '18, St. Quentin, Rosieres, Avre, Lys, Estaires, Messines 1918, Bailleul, Kemmel, Bethune, Scherpenberg, Drocourt-Queant, Hindenburg Line, Epehy, Canal du Nord, St Quentin Canal, Selle, Sambre, France and Flanders 1914-18, Doiran 1917, Macedonia 1915-18, NW Frontier, India 1915, Archangel 1918-19, Afghanistan 1919

• The Second World War: Normandy Landing. North-West Europe 1944, Cassino II, Trasimene Line Tuori, Capture of Forli, Rimini Line, Italy 1944-45, Athens, Greece 1944-45, Chindits 1943, Chindits 1944, Burma 1943-44

• The Hook 1953, Korea 1952-53

Combatants England Austria United Provinces, Allies France Bavaria Commanders Duke of Marlborough Eugene of Savoy Camille de Tallard Maximilian II Emanuel Strength 52,000 60,000 Casualties 12,000 dead or wounded 15,000 dead or wounded 15,000 captured The Battle of Blenheim was a major battle of the... The Battle of Ramillies was a major battle in the War of Spanish Succession, May 23, 1706. ... The Battle of Oudenarde (or Audenaarde) was a key battle in the War of the Spanish Succession. ... 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). ... The Battle of Dettingen took place on June 16 (some sources, no doubt using a different calendar, say June 27), 1743 at Dettingen in Bavaria during the War of the Austrian Succession. ... The Battle of Lundys Lane was a battle of the War of 1812 on July 25, 1814, fought in present-day Niagara Falls, Ontario. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... The Siege of Ladysmith was a famous battle in the Boer War, taking place between 2 November 1899 and 28 February 1900. ... Combatants Britain Germany Commanders Sir John French Alexander von Kluck Strength 4 divisions 8 divisions Casualties 1,600 5,000 (estimate) The Battle of Mons (Flemish name for Mons is Bergen) was the first major action of the British Expeditionary Force in World War I. Following the surrender of the... The Great Retreat covers the slow retreat by the Allies to the River Marne after their defeat by the Germans at Battle of Mons on 23 August. ... The First Battle of the Marne was a World War I battle fought from September 5 to 10, 1914. ... The Battle of the Aisne is the name of three battles fought along the Aisne River in northern France during the First World War. ... There were four Battles of Ypres during World War I: First Battle of Ypres ( October 19 – November 22, 1914) Second Battle of Ypres ( April 22 – May 15, 1915) Third Battle of Ypres ( July 31 – November 6, 1917) (also known as Passchendaele) Fourth Battle of Ypres ( September 28 – October 2, 1918... The Battles of Neuve Chapelle and Artois was a battle in the First World War. ... Battle of Festubert was an attack by the British army on the Ypres salient of the western front during World War I. It began on May 15, 1915 and continued until May 25. ... The Battle of Loos was one of the major British offensives mounted on the Western Front in 1915 during World War I. The battle was the British component of the combined Anglo-French offensive known as the Second Battle of Artois. ... See Battle of the Somme (disambiguation) for other battles and meanings Battle of the Somme Conflict First World War Date 1 July 1916 – 18 November 1916 Place Somme, Picardy, France Result Stalemate The 1916 Battle of the Somme was one of the largest battles of the First World War, with... First Day on the Somme Conflict First World War Date 1 July 1916 Place Somme, Picardy, France Result Decisive German victory The first day on the Somme, 1 July 1916, was the opening day of the British and French offensive that became the Battle of the Somme. ... Battle of Bazentin Ridge Conflict First World War Date 14 July 1916 Place Somme, Picardy, France Result British victory The Battle of Bazentin Ridge, launched by the British Fourth Army at dawn on 14 July 1916, marked the start of the second phase of the Battle of the Somme. ... The Battle of Guillemont was a British assault on the German-held village of Guillemont during the 1916 Battle of the Somme. ... The Battle of Ginchy took place on 9 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme when the British 16th (Irish) Division captured the German-held village of Ginchy. ... The Battle of Flers-Courcelette, which began on 15 September 1916 and lasted for one week, was the third and last of the large-scale offensives mounted by the British Army during the Battle of the Somme. ... The Battle of Morval, which began on 25 September 1916, was an attack by the British Fourth Army on the German-held villages of Morval, Gueudecourt and Lesboeufs during the Battle of the Somme. ... The Battle of Le Transloy was the final offensive mounted by the British Fourth Army during the 1916 Battle of the Somme. ... The Battle of the Ancre was the final act of the 1916 Battle of the Somme. ... The Battle of Arras is the name of a number of battles near the town of Arras in Artois, France: Battle of Arras (1654) Battle of Arras (1917) - British offensive during the First World War. ... Passchendaele village, before and after the Battle of Passchendaele The 1917 Battle of Passchendaele, otherwise known as the Third Battle of Ypres, was one of the major battles of World War I, fought by British, ANZAC, and Canadian soldiers against the German army near Ypres (Ieper in Flemish) in West... The Battle of Cambrai (November 20 - December 3, 1917) was a British campaign of World War I. Noted for the first successful use of tanks, the British attack ended as another failure. ... The Battle of the Lys was part of the 1918 German Operation Georgette offensive in Flanders during the First World War. ... The Hindenburg Line was a vast system of defences in Northern France constructed by the Germans during the winter of 1916– 17 during World War I; the Germans called it the Siegfried Line. ... The Battle of the Sambre (November 4, 1918) was part of the final European Allied offensives of World War I. At the front German resistance was falling away, unprecedented numbers of prisoners were taken in the Battle of the Selle, and a new attack was quickly prepared. ... For most of World War I, Allied and German Forces were stalled at trenches on the Western Front. ... North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) is geographically the smallest of the four provinces of Pakistan. ... The Russian Civil War was fought between 1918 and 1922. ... Combatants Allied Powers Nazi Germany Commanders Dwight D. Eisenhower (Supreme Allied Commander) Bernard Montgomery (land) Bertram Ramsay (sea) Trafford Leigh-Mallory (air) Gerd von Rundstedt (OB WEST) Erwin Rommel (Heeresgruppe B) Strength 326,000 (by June 11)  ? Casualties 53,700 dead, 18,000 missing, 155,000 wounded about 200,000... During World War II, the Western Front was the theater of fighting west of Germany, encompassing France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxemberg, and Denmark. ... Combatants Allies (Free French, India, New Zealand, Poland, South Africa, USA, UK, Canada) Nazi Germany Commanders Harold Alexander Albert Kesselring Frido von Senger Richard Heidrich Strength  ?  ? Casualties ~54,000 casualties ~20,000 casualties The strategic position of Monte Cassino has made it the repeated scene of battles and sieges from... Forlì (44°13′ N 12°02′ E)is a city in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. ... The Battle of Athens was a rebellion led by citizens in Athens, Tennessee, United States, against local government in August 1946. ... The Chindits (Officially in 1942 77th Indian Infantry Brigade and in 1943 Indian 3rd Infantry Division) were a British Indian Army Special Force that served in Burma and India from 1942 until 1945 during the Burma Campaign in World War II. They were formed into long range penetration groups trained... The Chindits (Officially in 1942 77th Indian Infantry Brigade and in 1943 Indian 3rd Infantry Division) were a British Indian Army Special Force that served in Burma and India from 1942 until 1945 during the Burma Campaign in World War II. They were formed into long range penetration groups trained... The Hook During the 1951-1953 Korean War, elements of the United Nations Forces were engaged in fierce fighting to prevent Chinese forces from gaining ground, prior to a possible cease fire. ... The Korean War, from June 25, 1950 to cease-fire on July 27, 1953 (technically speaking, the war has not yet ended), was a conflict between North Korea and South Korea. ...

References

• [[|Patrick Mileham, ]],  () ( 2000). ""  [ Difficulties Be Damned: The King's Regiment — A History of the City Regiment of Manchester and Liverpool], , , , : Fleur de Lys. ISBN 1873907109..
• britains-smallwars.com - The Hook. Accessed 13 November, 2005
• Regiments.org - The King's Regiment (Liverpool). Accessed 8 November, 2005
• The Long, Long Trail (1914-1918). Accessed 8 November, 2005

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External links

• City Soldiers - The Museum of Lierpool Life
• Enos Herbert Glynne Roberts (1922), The Story of the 9th King's in France, The Northern Publishing Co. LTD, Project Gutenberg

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