"Crecy - Charge of the French on the English Bowman"

Crecy. A small French village, celebrated for the glorious victory of the English under Edward III over the French, August 26th, 1346. The English numbered 16.000, whilst the French were estimated at 68.000. The flower of the French nobility were destroyed, King Philippe himself only escaping with great difficulty.
26. August 1346: Schlacht bei Crécy. Nachdem der französische König Philipp VI. beinahe sämtliche Engländer aus ihren Besitzungen in der Normandie vertrieben hatte, landete im Sommer 1346 ein englisches Heer in Frankreich. Die Schlacht bei Crécy eröffnete den Hundertjährigen Krieg.

"Blenheim - Storming of the Village"

Blenheim. A small village in West Bavaria, famous as the scene of Marlborough's great victory over the French August, 1704. The English and allies numbered 52.000, and the French and Bavarians 56.000; of the latter about 35.000 were killed and taken prisoners, whilst the vietors lost 5.000 killed and 8.000 wounded. This victory saved Germany from the French.
13. August 1704: Schlacht von Blenheim (Höchstädt an der Donau). Spanischer Erbfolge-Krieg: Sieg der englisch-kaiserlichen Allianz unter John Churchill, 1. Duke of Marlborough, und Eugen von Savoyen über die Franzosen und Bayern unter Marschall Tallard und Kurfürst Maximilian II. Emanuel.

"Ramillies - Attack by Lord Clark's Irish Regt. in the French Service"

Ramillies. A small village in Belgium and the seene of a great victory by the English under Marlborough over the French, in May, 1706. The battle only lasted an hour and resulted in a loss of 20.000 men to the French and in the conquest of Brussels, Antwerp and the Netherlands by the English.
23. Mai 1706: Schlacht bei Ramillies (Spanischer Erbfolge-Krieg). Angriff des im französischen Dienst stehenden irischen Regiments des Lords Clarke. Die Schlacht endete mit einem Sieg der englischen und niederländischen Truppen unter der Führung von John Churchill, 1. Duke of Marlborough. Im Ergebnis der Schlacht waren die Franzosen unter Aufgabe der Städte Brügge, Antwerpen und Gent zum Rückzug aus den Spanischen Niederlanden gezwungen.

"Plassey - Clive Examining The Enemy's Lines"

Plassey. A small village in Bengal, celebrated for the famous victory of Lord Clive, June 23rd. 1757. With 3,000 men he defeated the Nabob Surajah Dowlah and his vast host of 60,000 men at a loss to himself, of only 20 white men and 50 Sepoys. This battle decided the fate of Bengal and secured India for Britain.
23. Juni 1757: Schlacht bei Plassey (Bengalen). Um die zunehmende Vormacht der britischen East India Company zurückzudrängen, hatte der Nawab von Bengalen in Kolkata die Hafen-Stadt Kalkutta angegriffen und besetzt, die Handels-Niederlassungen zerstört und 146 Europäer inhaftiert. Die weit unterlegenen Truppen der britischen Kolonial-Truppen zerschlugen das Heer und übernahmen die Macht im letzten bis dahin unabhängigen Staat auf dem Indischen Sub-Kontinent.

"Storming of Seringapatam - Death of Tippoo Sahib"

Seringapatam. A fortress in Mysore, India. Here Tippoo Sultan was besieged by the English in May, 1799. On the 4th of May a breach was made in the walls and in seven minutes the British flag floated from the summit. Tippoo was killed, his army entirely routed, and the government of the province secured for the English.
4. Mai 1799: Mit der Erstürmung der Flussinsel-Festung Seringapatam durch 50.000 Mann der Ostindien-Kompanie und regulären Einheiten der britischen Armee endete der Vierte Mysore-Krieg zwischen Groß-Britannien und dem mit Frankreich verbündeten Königreich von Mysore. Tipu Sultan, Herrscher von Mysore, wurde bei der Verteidigung getötet; die Briten setzen die ehemalige, hinduistische und von der Ostindien-Kompanie gestützte Herrscher-Dynastie der Wodyar wieder auf den Thron. Napoleon - nach der Seeschlacht von Abukir in Ägypten bereits weitestgehend abgeschnitten - war nun isoliert.

"Alexandria - Landing of the British Army in Aboukir Bay"

Aboukir Bay is a small village in Egypt about 15 miles from Alexandria. Here in March, 1801, the British troops landed under the command of Sir Ralph Abercromby and fought a sanguinary conflict with the French troops whom they defeated with great loss. The veteran leader was wounded during the battle and died a few days later.
08. März 1801: Schlacht von Abukir. Gegen die etwa 24.000 von Napoleon in Ägypten zurückgelassenen Soldaten wurde eine britische Expeditionstruppe unter Sir Ralph Abercromby entsandt. Die Landung, die unter dem Feuer von 10 französischen Geschützen stand, war äußerst verlustreich - leitete aber die Schlacht und die anschließende Belagerung von Alexandria ein.

"Vimiera, 1808 - Highlanders turning the captured Guns on the French"

Vimiera, a village in Portugal. Here, on August 21st, 1808, was fought one of the early battles of the Penin-sula War. The English under Wellesley were attacked by the French, and, after a fierce struggle, the latter were repulsed and a brilliant victory was secured.
21. August 1808: Schlacht bei Vimeiro. Vier Tage nach der Schlacht von Roliça wird die britisch-portugiesische Armee unter Arthur Wellesley, stellvertretender Kommandeur des britischen Expeditionsheeres, von den Franzosen unter General Junot angegriffen. Den Briten gelingt es nicht nur, die Franzosen zurückzuschlagen, sondern auch die Geschütze zu erbeuten, die die Highlander gegen die Franzosen richten.

"Corunna, January 16th 1809 - Sir John Moore: My Brave Highlanders you have still your Bayonets!"

Corunna. Famous as the port from which the great Armada sailed to capture England, Corunna has also a place in English history owing to the glorious stand made by Sir John Moore and his weary troops against the French under Soult. January toth, 1800. Moore was mortally wounded in the battle but lived long enough to know that the French were completely beaten.
16. Januar 1809: Schlacht bei La Coruña. Das britische Expeditionsheer, das unter Sir John Moore von Portugal aus nach Spanien marschiert war um die Spanier gegen die Franzosen zu unterstützen, wurde von der französischen Übermacht zurückgeschlagen und zog sich überstürzt nach La Coruña zurück. Der weitere Rückzug auf die dort ankernde britische Flotte führte zur Ablösung Moores: Neuer Oberbefehlshaber wurde Sir Arthur Wellesley, der spätere Duke of Wellington.

"Busaco 1810 - The Busaco-Bivouac before Battle"

Busaco is the name of a mountain ridge in Portugal, on which the English under Wellington fought a battle with the French under Massena, September 27th, 1810. The result was an entire defeat of the French with a loss of 5.000 men.
27. September 1810: Schlacht bei Buçaco. Das britisch-portugiesische Heer unter Wellington siegt über die französische Armee unter Marschall André Masséna.

"Badajoz 1812 - Wellington Congratulating Col. Watson"

Badajoz. This town was the scene of several stirring conflicts during the Peninsular War. The French besieged it thrice, capturing it in 1811. It was also invested three times by the English and finally taken by storm April 6th. 1812, after a fierce battle, the killed and wounded on the British side amounting to about 5.000.
6. April 1812: Die Kapitulation der französischen Besatzung von Badajoz und der Einzug der britisch-portugiesischen Armee zählte zu den blutigsten und teuersten Siegen Wellesleys: Allein der finale Angriff hatte 3.000 alliierten Soldaten das Leben gekostet; 4.000 spanische Zivilisten, unter ihnen viele Frauen und Kinder, wurden anschließend von den Alliierten massakriert.

"Vittoria, 1813 - Wellington leading the Third Division Towards the center of Attack"

Vittoria. A town in Spain, memorable for the brilliant victory gained by the British over the French June 21st, 1813. The English loss was about 5.000 men, whilst the French lost over 8.000 men and their guns, baggage and valuables. The result of the battle was the expulsion of the French from Spain and the conclusion of the Peninsular War.
21. Juni 1813: Die Schlacht bei Vittoria. Wellington persönlich führte die 3te Division direkt in das Zentrum des Angriffs. Unter Aufgabe sämtlicher Kanonen und des gesamten Trains flohen die Franzosen unter Marschall Jourdan und verloren die Schlacht.

"Waterloo 1815 - Charge of the Scots Greys"

Waterloo. On June 18th, 1815, was fought the memor able battle of Waterloo, All day long the English withstood the fierce assaults of the French Artillery and Cavalry, but at last Wellington gave the order: "Let the whole line advance!" and the entire British Army swept forward, carried every position, totally routed the Grand French Army and once and for all broke the power of Napoleon.
18. Juni 1815: Die Schlacht bei Waterloo. Angriff der "The Royal Scots Greys" (2nd Dragoon Guards). Die Attacke der "Scots Greys" bei Waterloo - insbesondere die Erbeutung des Adlers des 45. französischen Linien-Infanterie-Regiments - wurde legendär; für bewiesene Tapferkeit erhielt das Regiment anschließend eine s.g. "Clasp" mit dem Schriftzug »Waterloo«.

"Charge of St. Quentin - 1914."

29 to 30 August 1914: The Scots Greys Highlanders charging together at St. Quentin 1914.

"Charge at the Battle of the Somme - 1916."

14 July 1916: The Deccan Horse and Dragoon Guards charging at the Battle of the Somme, 1916.

"Hussars Skirmishing on the Western Front - 1917."

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"Across and trough the enemy`s destroyed trenches. An attack at dawn."

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"Lancers attacking Infantry. A skirmish in a cornfield."

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"Bringing in Prisoners - Egypt 1917."

Australiens and Yeomanry returning with prisoners after a battle in Egypt, 1917.

»General view of the parade Trooping the Colour.«

The historic ceremony of Trooping the Colour in celebration of His Majesty The King's birthday. In the background, the Horse Guards Building, which is the office of the Commander of the London District.
Vor Beginn der Parade marschieren die teilnehmenden Kompanien von zwei Regimentern der Fuß-Garden auf dem Platz der "Horse Guards Parade" in L-Formation auf.

»The King and the Queen going in state to open Parliament«

Die königliche Familie verlässt gegen 10.30 Uhr den "Buckingham Palace" zu Pferd oder in Kutschen und trifft etwa eine Viertelstunde später am Platz der "Horse Guards Parade" ein. Nach der Ankunft begibt sich die königliche Familie in das "Horse-Guards"-Gebäude, von wo aus sie der Parade beiwohnen wird.
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Military in London«)

»The King and the Royal Princes leaving Buckingham Palace.«

His Majesty, followed by Their Royal High-nesses, leaves the Palace on his Birthday to attend the Trooping of the Colour at Whitehall.
Gegen 10.45 Uhr verlässt der Monarch - in der Regel in Begleitung des jeweiligen Thron-Folgers - "Buckingham Palace", die Residenz der königlichen Familie in London.

»A Sovereign's Escort of the Life Guards.«

Eskortiert von Einheiten der "Life Guards" und der "Blues and Royals" und gefeiert von einem Spalier schaulustiger Untertanen und Touristen, defiliert der Regent über "The Mall" hin zum etwa 1.200 Meter entfernten Parade-Platz.
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Military in London«)

»The King and the Royal Princes arriving at the Horse Guards Parade.«

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Gegen 11.00 Uhr treffen die Monarchen traditionell auf dem Parade-Platz ein. Während die Eskorte der "Household Cavalry" im Hintergrund des Parade-Platzes aufreitet, eröffnet die "Royal Horse Artillery" die Parade mit dem ersten "Royal Salute" und die Monarchen inspizieren die zur Parade angetretenen Einheiten.

»The King Taking the Salute at Buckingham Palace.« (On the balcony are seen the Queen with Princess Mary and her sons.)

Anschließend beziehen die Monarchen und die Angehörigen der königlichen Familie, die in den Regimentern Ehren-Ränge bekleiden, sowie die Kommandeure der aufmarschierten Einheiten ihre Plätze vor dem "Horse-Guards"-Gebäude.

»The Coldstream Guards - The Band entering Buckingham Palace«

Die eigentliche Parade beginnt mit dem Vorbei-Marsch der vereinigten Musik-Korps, die zuerst in langsamem, dann in schnellem Tempo über den Platz marschieren.
  (Motiv aus »The Coldstream Guards« u.a. Sets)

»The lone Drummer.«

Gegen Ende des Vorbei-Marsches löst sich ein einzelner Trommler aus der Formation und marschiert an den Flügel der angetretenen Garde-Einheiten. Von dort schlägt er ein kurzes Signal, das den Auftakt zum nächsten Element der Parade einleitet: Dem "Escort for the Colour", über das "Handing over the Colour", hin zum "Escort to the Colour".
  (Motiv aus »The Coldstream Guards«)

»The Coldstream Guards taking over the Colour… «

Die am äußersten rechten Flügel aufmarschierte Garde-Formation, deren "Kings-Colour" im Mittelpunkt steht, marschiert zu den Klängen des britischen Garde-Marsches "The British Grenadiers" zunächst geradeaus vor und schwenkt dann quer über den Platz auf das abgesetzt stehende Fahnen-Kommando zu.

Nach einem komplizierten Reglement, das in der Öffentlichkeit besondere Beachtung findet, übernimmt ein junger Offizier aus der Formation die Truppen-Fahne. Nach der Übernahme wendet er sich mit der Fahne seiner Einheit zu, die vor ihr das Gewehr präsentiert.
  (Motiv aus »Military in London«)

»The King taking the salute of the guards.«

Nach dem die Fahne durch die Reihen der angetretenen Garde-Einheiten getragen wurde - das eigentliche Zeremoniell des "Trooping the Colour", zu dem erneut die britische Hymne erklingt -, beginnt die Parade der Fuß-Garde; erst im langsamen, dann im schnellen Tempo.

»The King taking the salute of the guards.«

Auf der Höhe des/der Monarchen senkt der Fähnrich die Truppen-Fahne; die Monarchen salutieren.

»"A march past", Horse Guards parade, Whitehall.«

Nach Abschluss des Vorbei-Marsches formiert sich die Infanterie wieder in der ursprünglichen L-Formation und überlässt den Parade-Platz der Kavallerie.
  (Motiv aus »Military in London«)

»The Band of the Household Cavalry passing the King at Buckingham Palace.«

Auch dieser Vorbei-Ritt findet in langsamem und schnellem Tempo statt. Bei ersterem spielen die vereinigten Kapellen der Kavallerie die Märsche "The Royal Horse Artillery's Slow Marsch", "The Life Guards", "The Blues and Royals" und "The Royals".

»The Band of the Household Cavalry Marching Past.«

In the big square formed by the Horse Guards' Building, the Admiralty and the gardens of Downing Street, the Household Cavalry rides to salute the King, led by a band in gorgeous uniform.
Der anschließende schnelle Vorbei-Ritt (im Trab) erfolgt für alle Einheiten unter den Klängen von "The Keel Row".

»March Past of the Household Cavalry.«

St. James's Park is the background for the brilliant colours of the armoured Household Cavalry, who take part in the ceremony of the Trooping of the Colour on His Majesty's Birthday.
Genau wie bei der Infanterie wird die Standarte der Kavallerie nur beim langsamen Vorbei-Ritt (im Schritt) gesenkt. Anschließend reiten die "Life Guards" und die "Blues and Royals" sofort zum Buckingham-Palast weiter, während der "King's Troop" der "Royal Horse Artillery" im nahen Green Park 41 Salut-Schüsse abfeuert.

»Royal Horse Artillery - The Royal Horse Artillery on their way to fire a royal Salute, passing Wellingtons Statue.«

Zum Geburtstag der Königin/des Königs feuert die königliche Garde-Artillerie zu Pferd, deren "King's Troop" seit 1998 an der Parade teilnimmt, im St. James Park jährlich 21 Schuss Salut.
  (Motiv aus »Military in London«)

»The king leaving the horse guards parade at the head of the Guards.«

His Majesty leading the Brigade of Guards down the Mall to Buckingham Palace, where the ceremony of relieving the King's Guard takes place.
Nach einem weiteren Royal Salute formiert sich die Infanterie zum Abmarsch und geleitet den Monarchen zurück zum "Buckingham Palace".

»The Welsh Guards on the King´s Birthday.«

Vor der Londoner Residenz angekommen, paradieren die Fuß-Garden noch einmal vor ihren Regenten. Anschließend übernimmt das neue Garde-Regiment den Wach-Dienst und die wachhabenden Offiziere beginnen mit der Ablösung der am "Buckingham Palace" aufgestellten Posten. "The Old Guard" wird beim Wach-Wechsel durch "The New Guard" ersetzt.
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Military in London«)

"The Grenadier Guards at Wellington Barracks."

Grenadier Guards. The ceremony of "Mounting the King's Guard" at St. James's and Buckingham Palace is conducted daily at Wellington Barracks. When the new guard for the day is assembled, the colours are brought from the adjutant's quarters by a colour-sergeant and escort, and handed over to the officer in charge of the guard, who is responsible for them until the next day. After handing over, the colours are saluted and the guard marches off, headed by their band, for the day's duty.

"Changing Guard at St. James's Palace."

The Regiments of Foot Guards stationed at Wellington and Chelsea Barracks, London, are detailed daily to find the Guard duties at Buckingham Palace and St. James's Palace. During the time the old sentries are being relieved, the Guards' Band on duty play selections of music in the Courtyard of the Palace and the Officers in charge of the Colours of each Regiment march up and down between the old and the new Guards.

"Visiting Sentries at St. James's Palace."

The Officer on duty is responsible for visiting all sentries at frequent and uncertain intervals during the 24 hours duty. He is accompanied by an escort of the Sergeant of the Guard and two men. As he passes, the Sentry salutes and calls out "All's well." After dusk the Officer and escort is preceded by a Drummer carrying a lantern. During the day the Officer stops at each Sentry post to ascertain whether the Sentry understands the instructions which are printed on a board in the Sentry box.

"Changing Guard at St. James"

Changing Guard at St James's Palace
This pretty military ceremony takes place every day at 10.30 a.m. in Friary Court, St James's Palace, when the Court is away from London, and in the courtyard of Buckingham Palace, when the King and Queen are there. The band of one of the Guard's regiments plays during the ceremony.

"Changing Sentries outside Buckingham Palace. The Coldstreams relieving the Grenadiers"

The Coldstream Guards were raised in 1660 by General Monk at Coldstream, from which village they take their name. They have a very large number of honourable distinctions on their Colours, the regiment having taken part in many great battles.

"The Bank of England Guard."

By private arrangement with the Governor of the Bank of England, the Foot Guards Regiment finding the Guards for the day detail 1 Officer, I Sergeant, 1 Corporal, 20 men and a Drummer or Piper to take over the duty of guarding the Bank of England during the night. The Guard receive extra pay for this duty by the Bank of England. Sentries are posted throughout the night guarding the approaches to the vaults where the gold bars are deposited.

"The Bank Guard - The Coldstream Guards Entering The Bank of England for Guard Duties."

Coldstream Guard. The safe-keeping of the Bank of England is assured by a detachment of Foot Guards from Wellington and Chelsea Barracks alternately. Five sentries are mounted in the building, one at each gate, who are relieved every hour throughout the night. For this duty the men get a special addition to their pay of 15, per heail, the officer in charge receiving 1 and enjoying the privilege of inviting two guests to the dinner provided by the Bank authorities.

"Changing Guard at St. James."

Coldstream Guards, British Regiment of foot Guards, formed 1650 and said to be the oldest in the Army. Served in Scotland under General Monk till 1659, then after waiting on events at Coldstream-on-Iweed, whence its name it moved to London, and Charles II. in 1661 took them into the Royal Service. Went abroad in 1678 - fought under William III. and Marlborough - won glory at Fontenoy and lost heavily at Waterloo, Served in the Crimea and South Africa, and had a wonderful record in the Great War.

"The Coldstream Guards taking over the Colour at Wellington Barracks."

Handing over the Colour. The Regiment of Foot Guards detailed for duty at the Royal Palaces is always accompanied by the Colours. Here we see the Drill Sergeant of the Coldstream Guards handing the Colour to the Officer on duty. The Colour is returned to the Drill Sergeant for safe keeping in the Officers' Mess after the Guard returns to Barracks.

"The Coldstream Guards - The Band Entering Buckingham Palace."

Coldstream Guards. British Regiment of Foot Guards formed 1650 and said to be the oldest in the Army, Served in Scotland under General Monk till 1659. Then after waiting on events at Cold-stream-on-Tweed, whence its name, it moved to London, and Charles II. in 1661 took them into the Royal Service. Went abroad in 1678 - fought under William III. and Marlborough - won glory at Fontenoy and lost heavily at Waterloo. Served in the Crimea and South Africa, and had a wonderful record in the Great War.

"»A March Past« - Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall."

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(Die rote Feder an der rechten Seite der Bärenfell-Mütze ist eines der markanten Abzeichen der Coldstream Guards)

"The Scots Guards - The King's Guard."

The Scots Guards. 3rd Regiment of Foot Guards in the British Army. Raised in Scotland in 1641 and at the Union of 1707 added to the British Army. Their fighting record includes the Peninsular War, the Crimean War, the Boer War and the Great War from start to finish, with many heroic episodes.

"Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace."

This picturesque ceremony takes place every day. Here we see the Scots Guards leaving the Palace after relieving the Coldstream Guards who are presenting Arms as a compliment to the Old Guard.

"Changing Guard."

The little military ceremony when sentries are relieved and others take their places, may be seen outside any of the Royal Palaces, or in the case of mounted sentries, at Whitehall.

"The Irish Guards with their regimental Pet Marching in the Park."

The Irish Guards are part of the Household Brigade, and the regiment was raised in April 1900, to commemorate the bravery of the Irish regiments in the South African War. In the Great War the Irish Guards, on the 23rd August, 1914, stood for the first time in the line of battle. They distinguished themselves at Ypres and Loos and on the Somme and in the critical fighting of 1918.

"The King's Guard (Irish Guards) leaving Buckingham Palace."

As soon as the Ceremony of relieving the Guard is completed, the old Guard headed by the Regimental Band, Drummers or Pipers, return to either Chelsea or Wellington Barracks. The Captain of the Guard is followed by the Officer carrying the King's Colour. On arriving in Barracks the old Guard is dismissed and the Colour is handed to the Drill Sergeant-in-Waiting who, under escort, deposits the Colour in the Officers' Mess.

"The Welsh Guards on the King´s Birthday."

The King's Birthday is celebrated by the Trooping of the Colour on the Horse Guards Parade. One Regiment of Foot Guards is detailed to provide the Inner Line of Sentries within which no spectators are allowed. This is the only occasion when the Metro-politan Police do not assist the troops in lining a specified route in London.

"The Band of the Welsh Guards."

The Band of His Majesty's Welsh Guards. Led by the Drum Major of the Regiment, the Band is seen playing the Old and New Guards to and from the Royal Palaces in London.

"Pipers Of The Highland Light Infantry - In The Park, On The March."

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Das Regiment "Highland Light Infantry" wurde im Rahmen der sog. Childers Reformen am 1. Juli 1881 durch Zusammenlegung des 71st (Highland) Light Infantry (1tes Batallion) und des 74th (Highland) Regiment of Foot (2tes Batallion) formiert. Rekrutierungen erfolgten in der Garnison Glasgow und in den schottischen Lowlands.

"Dipping the Colours to Royalty. The Gordon Highlanders lining Constitution Hill."

The Gordon Highlanders. This Regiment was raised at the end of the eighteenth Century by the Marquis of Huntly. They have taken part in all the important Campaigns of the last 100 Years, distinguishing themselves at Waterloo, Lucknow, Dargai, Ladysmith, and in many historic Conflicts.

"The Four o'clock Parade at the Horse Guards - 1st Life Guards."

1st Life Guards. The detachment of Household Cavalry which forms the King's Guard for the day at Whitehall is inspected daily at 1 o'clock by the senior officer, all men not actually on sentry duty being paraded. After this ceremony is completed and the men dismissed to their quarters, the horse sentry boxes are closed, and from thence until 10 o'clock next day mounted sentries are not posted.

"The King's Guard at Whitehall, 2nd Life Guards"

The "King's Guard" at Whitehall is furnished by members of the Household Cavalry at Knightsbridge or Albany Street Barracks, each on alternate days. Five sentries are kept on guard, two of them from 10 o'clock to 4 o'clock being mounted men, the only mounted sentries in the country. When Parliament is sitting or the King is in residence in London, the usual guard is augmented by an additional number of men, and by two officers, a trumpeter, and the regimental colours.

"Whitehall, Sentry on Guard."

Mounted Sentry. Two mounted sentries are posted daily at the Horse Guards from 10 to 4 o'clock, and relieved hourly, and two sentinels on foot at the. other side of the archway who are relieved every two hours.

"Whitehall, Sentry on Guard."

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"A Sovereign's Escort of the Life Guards."

The Officer in command of the Escort is followed by a non-commissioned Officer bearing the Sovereign's Colour, with a Trumpeter in State Dress on his right.

"Parading the Relief Sentries at Whitehall."

Changing of the Guard at Whitehall. During each day until 4 o'clock two mounted Sentries can be observed in front of the Horse Guards in Whitehall who remain stationary for two hours and are then relieved. Here we see the non-commissioned Officer inspecting the Relief.

"The Band of Life Guards in State Dress."

The Band of the Life Guards in State Dress, preceded by the Drum Horse bearing the famous Silver Drums presented to the Regiment by King William IV, who was then Colonel-in-Chief of the Regiment, at the Home Park, Windsor, 1831.

"Mounting Guard at Whitehall"

Vers. 1: Mounting Guard at Whitehall. The picture shows the Horse Guards in Whitehall whiere every day at 11 (Sundays at 10) the Mounting of the Guard takes place, a pretty ceremony which never fails to draw an interested crowd.
Vers. 2: At 11 a.m. (Sundays at 10 a.m.) a pretty Military Ceremony takes place in the court before the old building of the Horse Guards, the Mounting of the Guard. After this, two mounted sentries are posted in the two archways and relieved at intervals.

"Guard Mounting at Whitehall."

The detachments of Life Guards and Horse Guards known as Household Cavalry perform the duties of the King's Guard at Whitehall. The Guard is changed daily at 11 a.m. in Whitehall near the Archway leading to Horse Guards. Two mounted sentries are posted from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and relieved hourly. After 4 p.m. the duty is undertaken by one dismounted sentry who is relieved every two hours.

"The Royal Horse Guards coming off Kings Guard at White Hall, passing Buckingham Palace."

The Royal Horse Guards. The "King's Guard" at Whitehall is furnished by the members of the Household Cavalry at Knightsbridge or Albany Street Barracks, each on alternate days. Five sentries are kept on guard, two of them from 10 o'clock to 4 o'clock being mounted men - they are the only mounted sentries in the country. When Parliament is sitting or the King is in residence in London, the usual guard is augmented by an additional number of men, and by two officers and a trumpeter.

"The 7th Hussars entering London for road duty on the occasion of a Royal Visit."

The 7th Hussars, or the "Queen's Own", are one of our most distinguished Light Cavalry Regiments. They took a foremost part at Waterloo and in the Relief of Lucknow, and have many honourable records on their colours.
Im Jahr 1689 wurden in Schottland 12 unabhängige Kavallerie-Einheiten errichtet, die im Jahr 1690 zu zwei Regimentern formiert und für Wach- und Streifen-Dienste in die englische Armee eingereiht wurden. 1694 wurde eine dieser neuen Einheiten zum Regiment der Königin Mary II. erhoben und erhielt 1783 den Ehren-Titel "Queen's Own Regiment of (Light) Dragons". 1807 wurde die Einheit dann in ein Husaren-Regiment umgewandelt.

"The Despatch Orderlies, (21st Lancers), Passing Marlborough House."

21st Lancers. The regiment of cavalry which may be stationed at Hounslow supplies a squadron for duty at Hampton Court, and a "picquet", consisting of one corporal and three men, for duty as despatch orderlies between the War Office, the Horse Guards, and other Government offices. The troopers for this are specially selected for smartness and appearance.

"The Royal Horse Artillery on their way to fire a royal Salute, passing Wellingtons Statue."

The Royal Horse Artillery. On the King's birthday and other State occasions it is customary for a Royal salute of 21 guns to be fired in St. James's Park, near to the Horse Guards Parade. Of recent years this duty has been performed by a battery of Royal Horse Artillery from the St. John's Wood Barracks, who turn out in full review order for the occasion.

"The King and the Queen going in state to open Parliament."

Opening of Parliament. When H.M. the King opens Parliament in state, one of the regiments of Household Cavalry supplies a sovereign escort with the regimental colours. The state coach is usually drawn by cream coloured horses, and the Yeomen of the Guard march at the side of the coach. The route is lined by Foot Guards.

"The Coldstream Guards - The band entering Buckingham Palace"

Colonel-in-Chief …
Angeführt von der Kapelle, die in der Regel den jeweiligen Regiments-Marsch spielt, zieht die neue Wache auf. Nach dem Wach-Wechsel im Hof des Buckingham Palace marschiert die alte Wache zu den Klängen eines langsamen Marsches ab. Sobald die Einheit das Tor passiert hat, wechselt das Tempo in einen schnellen Marsch. Der Tambour-Major ist hier in voller Montur zu sehen.
  (Motiv aus der Rubrik »Military in London«)

"The Irish Guards with their regimental Pet Marching in the Park."

The Irish Guards.
Colonel-in-Chief: H.M. THE KING.
The King's Colours: Gules (crimson). In the centre, the Royal Cypher or, within the collar of the Order of St. Patrick with badge appendant proper, ensigned with the Imperial Crown.
The Regimental Colours: The Union, in the centre a Company Badge ensigned with the Imperial Crown.
Each year, on St. Patrick's Day, Queen Alexandra honours the Regiment by sending Shamrock to officers and men.
  (Motiv aus der Rubrik »Military in London«)

"Pipers Of The Highland Light Infantry - In The Park, On The March."

The Highland Light Infantry.
Colonel-in-Chief: FIELD MARSHAL H.R.H. THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT
The Regimental Colours: The Castle and Key, superseribed "Gibraltar, 1780-3" and with the motto "Montis insignia Calpe" underneath. The Elephant superscribed "Assaye"
"Carnatic" "Hindoostan" "Sholinghur" "Mysore" "Seringapatam" "Cape of Good Hope, 1808" "Rolica" "Vimiera" "Corunna" "Busaco" "Fuentes d'Onor" "Ciudad Rodrigo" "Badajos" "Almaraz" "Salamanca" "Vittoria" "Pyrenees" "Nivelle" "Nive" "Orthes" "Toulouse" "Peninsula" "Waterloo" "South Africa, 1851-2-3" "Sevastopol" "Central India" "Tel-el-Kebir" "Egypt, 1882" "Modder River" "South Africa, 1899-1902".
  (Motiv aus der Rubrik »Military in London«)

"2nd Dragoons (The Royal Scots Greys) - Band & Drums Horses."

Colonel-in-Chief …
In Anerkennung des Sieges über das französische Regiment du Roi in der Schlacht bei Ramillies 1706 wurde das Regiment mit hohen Grenadier-Mützen in der damals im britischen Heer üblichen Form einer Mitra ausgezeichnet. Diese Stücke wurden 1768 durch Bärenfell-Mützen ersetzt.
  (Motiv aus der Rubrik »2nd (Royal Scots Greys) Dragoons«)

"The 7th Hussars entering London for road duty on the occasion of a Royal Visit."

7th (Queen's Own) Hussars.
Colonel: MAJ. GEN. SIR H. MCCALMONT.
The Regimental Colours: The letters »Q.O.« interlaced within the Garter. "Dettingen." "Warburg." "Beaumont." "Willems." "Orthes." "Peninsula." "Waterloo." "Lucknow." "South Africa, 1901-2."
Im Jahr 1689 wurden in Schottand 12 unabhängige Kavallerie-Einheiten errichtet, die im Jahr 1690 zu zwei Regimentern formiert und für Wach- und Streifen-Dienste in die englische Armee eingereiht wurden. 1694 wurde eine dieser neuen Einheiten zum Regiment der Königin Mary II. erhoben und erhielt 1783 den Ehren-Titel "Queen's Own Regiment of (Light) Dragons". 1807 wurde die Einheit dann in ein Husaren-Regiment umgewandelt.
  (Motiv aus der Rubrik »Military in London«)

"17th Lancers. The Drums and Band - The Pride of the Regiment"

17th (Duke of Cambridge's Own) Lancers.
Death's Head "or Glory"
Colonel: GENERAL SIR DOUGLAS HAIG.
"Alma." "Balaklava." "Inkerman." "Sevastopol." "Central India." "South Africa, 1879, 1900-2."
  (Motiv aus der Rubrik »17th (Duke of Cambridge’s Own) Lancers«)

"Pay Day" - The Coldstream Guards.

Ohne Text.
  (Motiv aus der Rubrik »Military Life«)

"Grenadier Guards at Wellington Barracks - Saluting the Colours before going on Guard for the Day"
Von Karl II. im Jahr 1656 im Exil zu Brügge errichtet. Obwohl jünger als die 1650 unter Cromwell errichtete Coldstream Guard steht die Grenadier-Garde - als von Beginn an königliche Wache - auf dem ersten Rang der fünf Garde-Regimenter.
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Military in London«)

"Friary Court, St. James's Palace - Changing the Guard."

Though no longer a royal residence, the British Court is still known officially as the Court of St. James's. In Friary Court the picturesque ceremony "Changing the Guard" takes place. The music and military display make this a very popular sight for Londoners and visitors.
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »London«)

"Changing Guard at St. James. Grenadier Guards - Scots Guards"
"The Old Guard" wird beim Wach-Wechsel durch "The New Guard" ersetzt. Täglich werden Abteilungen der Garden zu Fuß, die in der Londoner Wellington- oder der Chelsea-Kaserne garnisoniert sind, zur Bewachung des Buckingham Palace und des St. James's Palace abkommandiert. Vor der eigentlichen Wach-Ablösung - zu dem traditionell die diensthabende Regiments-Kapelle aufspielt - inspizieren die mit der Fahnen-Wache betrauten Offiziere die Mannschaften der neuen Wache.
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Military in London«)

"Grenadier Guards - Changing Guard at St. James"
Standorte des wachhabenden Garde-Regiments sind neben dem Buckingham und dem St. James Palace auch die Bank von England. Wenn die Monarchen im Buckingham-Palast weilen, stellen 3 Offiziere und 40 Soldaten von einem der fünf Regimenter der "Household Division" die Palast-Wache; ist die königliche Familie außer Haus, marschieren 3 Offiziere und 31 Gardisten zur täglich um 11.00 Uhr angesetzten Ablösung auf. Auf dem Tower Green (Tower of London) findet die Ablösung täglich um 11.30 Uhr statt. Die Wache, die von einem Offizier, 5 Unteroffizieren und 15 Gardisten gestellt wird, eskortiert jeden Abend um 21.50 Uhr den Chief Yeoman Warder (Oberster Wärter des Towers) zur Ceremony of the Keys.
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Military in London«)

"Visiting Sentries at St. James's Palace. Grenadier Guards"
Verantwortlich für die Kontrolle der aufgestellten Wachen ist der Wachhabende Offizier, der die einzelnen Posten innerhalb des 24-stündigen Wach-Dienstes regelmäßig aber nicht zu festen Zeiten inspiziert. Begleitet wird er vom Sergeanten der Wache und zwei Grenadieren; mit Einbruch der Dunkelheit noch von einem Trommler, der eine Laterne trägt.
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Military in London«)

"Field Officer - Review Order"

Colonel-in-Chief: HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE V.
The Regimental Colours: The Union: In the centre a Company Badge ensigned with the Imperial Crown; in base the Sphinx superscribed "Egypt". The Company Badges are borne in rotation, three at a time, one on the Regimental Colour of each of the three battalions.
The following honorary distinctions are borne upon each of the King's and Regimental Colours: "Tangier, 1680" "Namur, 1695" "Gibraltar, 1704-5" "Oudenarde" "Malplaquet" "Dettingen" "Lincelles" "Talavera" "Barrosa" "Fuentos d'Onor" "Nive" "Peninsula" "Waterloo" "Alma" "Inkerman" "Sevastopol" "Egypt, 1882" "Tel-el-Kebir" "Suakin, 1885" "South Africa, 1899-1902" "Modder River".

"Changing Guard at St. James"

Colonel-in-Chief …
Im Jahr 1650 als "Monck's Regiment of Foot" unter Cromwell errichtet, wurde es 1670 für seine Verdienste bei der Wiederherstellung der englischen Monarchie mit dem Ehren-Titel "Coldstream" ausgezeichnet. Coldstream ist eine schottische Ortschaft an der Grenze zu England, an dem sich das Regiment gesammelt hatte und zur Rettung des Königs nach London marschiert war.

"Sentry outside Buckingham Palace"

Colonel-in-Chief …
Seit 1660 bewachen die Garden die königlichen Paläste. Bis zur Krönung von Königin Victoria im Jahr 1837 war der St. James’s Palast die Londoner Residenz des jeweiligen Monarchen, wurde anschließend Wohnsitz des Prince of Wales und Verwaltungssitz der Monarchie. Die Wach-Ablösung marschiert von April bis Juli täglich -, ansonsten alle zwei Tage um 11.15 Uhr durch den St. James’s Park zum Buckingham-Palast und kehrt um 12.05 Uhr zum St. James’s Palace zurück.

"The Coldstream Guards - The band entering Buckingham Palace"

Colonel-in-Chief …
Angeführt von der Kapelle, die in der Regel den jeweiligen Regiments-Marsch spielt, zieht die neue Wache auf. Nach dem Wach-Wechsel im Hof des Buckingham Palace marschiert die alte Wache zu den Klängen eines langsamen Marsches ab. Sobald die Einheit das Tor passiert hat, wechselt das Tempo in einen schnellen Marsch. Der Tambour-Major ist hier in voller Montur zu sehen.

"A Parade in Drill Order"

Colonel-in-Chief …

"The Coldstream Guards - Drummer"

Colonel-in-Chief …

"The Coldstream Guards taking over the Colour at Wellington Barracks."

Jede Abteilung der Garde, die für den Wach-Dienst an den königlichen Palästen eingeteilt ist, führt stets die Regiments-Fahne mit sich. Traditionell übergibt der Drill Sergeant die Fahne an den dienst-habenden Offizier. Nach dem Wach-Dienst empfängt der Drill Sergeant die zurück-kehrende Wache in der Kaserne, übernimmt die Fahne und überführt sie zur sicheren Aufbewahrung wieder an ihren Platz in der Offiziers-Messe.
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Military in London«)

"The Bank of England Guard."

Unter dem Kommando eines Offiziers stellen täglich 20 Gardisten, 1 Trommler oder Pfeiffer, 1 Sergeant und ein Corporal die Nachtwache für die Bank von England. Nach der paar-weisen Anordnung der Knöpfe zeigt das Motiv einen Wach-Zug der Coldstream Guards.
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Military in London«)

"The Bank Guard - The Coldstream Guards Entering The Bank of England for Guard Duties."

Fünf Wachen sind im Gebäude stationiert, je eine an jedem Tor, die stündlich während der Nacht abgelöst werden. Für den Dienst zahlt die Bank jedem Mann einen Zuschlag von 15 Pfund; der wach-habende Offizier erhält nur 1 Pfund, genießt aber das Privileg, zwei Gäste zu dem von der Bank ausgerichteten und sehr opulenten Abend-Essen einzuladen.
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Military in London«)

"Changing Guard at St. James."

Die zeremonielle Ablösung der Wachen am St. James’s Palace beginnt offiziell gegen 11:00 Uhr: Begleitet von der Kapelle marschiert die neue Wache durch den St. James’s Park zum Buckingham-Palast, wo die beiden mit der Fahnen-Wache betrauten Offiziere gegen 11.15 Uhr die Mannschaften der neuen Wache inspizieren, die anschließend die Wach-Dienste von der alten Garde übernimmt und die Wachen am Buckingham Palace ablöst.
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Military in London«)

"The Coldstream Guards - Changing Sentry Guards outside Buckingham Palace - The Coldstreams relieving the Grenadiers" (Posten-Ablösung der Wache vor dem Buckingham Palace - Die Coldstreams lösen die Grenadiers ab).

Auf dem Rück-Marsch der alten Garde in die Londoner Wellington- oder Chelsea-Kaserne wechseln dann die Posten am Buckingham-Palast und am St. James’s Palace.
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Military in London«)

"Coldstream Guards"

The Coldstream Guards is one of the oldest regiments in the Army. It was linown as "Monch's Own" in Cromwellian days, and although ordered to he disbanded it was only nominally disbanded and came over to the new Standing Army of Charles 11 as a complete regiment in 1660. The Badges are a "star", known as the "Coldstream Star", worn by all ranks on the cap and collar, and a "rose" worn on the shoulder straps. Their Motto is "Honi soit qui mal y pense" - Evil be to him who evil thinks.
  (Motiv aus der Serie "REGIMENTAL BADGEs AND THEIR WEARERs")

"The Scots Guards."

Colonel-in-Chief: HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE V.
The Regimental Colours: The Union: In the centre a Company Badge ensigned with the Imperial Crown, in base the Sphinx superscribed "Egypt." The Company Badges are borne in rotation, two at a time, one on the Regimental Colour of each of the two battalions.
The following honorary distinctions are borne upon each of the King's and Regimental Colours: "Namur, 1695" "Dettingen" "Lincelles" "Talavera" "Barrosa" "Fuentos d'Onor" "Nive" "Peninsula" "Waterloo" "Alma" "Inkerman" "Sevastopol" "Egypt, 1882" "Tel-el-Kebir" "Suakin, 1885" "South Africa, 1899-1902" "Modder River".

"The regiment marching to a state ceremonial."

Colonel-in-Chief …

Das Regiment wurde im Jahr 1642 gegen die irische Rebellion von Archibald Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll, errichtet, verteidigte im dritten englischen Bürger-Krieg während der Invasion Schottlands 1650 Edinburgh Castle gegen Oliver Cromwell und nahm an der Schlacht von Dunbar teil.

"The Relief."

Colonel-in-Chief …

Nach der Niederlage der königlichen Truppen bei Worcester aufgelöst, wurde das Regiment mit der Restauration der Monarchie wieder aufgestellt; standen im September 1662 je zwei Kompanien in Edinburgh, Stirling und Dumbarton Castle; dazu eine bereits 1661 formierte Grenadier-Kompanie. Seit 1688 sind sämtliche Einheiten in London garnisoniert.

"The Scots Guards - The officer's visiting patrol."

Colonel-in-Chief …

Kontrollen und Ablösungen der Posten werden stets vom Wachhabenden Offizier durchgeführt, der die neue Wache dabei jedes Mal in den Posten-Bereich führt und hier in die zu beachtenden Besonderheiten einweist. Diese Pflichten wurden und werden in Kurzform und eingefasst in einem Rahmen auch innerhalb des Posten-Häuschens aufgelistet.

"A Field Day in Drill Order."

Colonel-in-Chief …

The Scots Guards - Piper.

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"The Irish Guards with their regimental Pet Marching in the Park."

In Anerkennung der Verdienste irischer Regimenter in den sog. Buren-Kriegen (1880/81 bzw. 1899 bis 1902) befahl Königin Victoria die Aufstellung eines vierten Regiments der Fuß-Garde, zu deren Bildung die irischen Regimenter ausgezeichnete Mannschaften und Offiziere vorschlagen durften. Am 1. April 1900 paradierte die Truppe erstmals vor der Königin.
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Military in London«)

"The King's Guard (Irish Guards) leaving Buckingham Palace."

Seine Feuer-Taufe hatte die neue Garde am 23. August 1914 in den Gefechten bei Mons. Anschließend stand das Regiment bis zum Ende des Welt-Krieges an der West-Front u.a. in den Schlachten um Ypern, bei Langemarck, Gheluvelt und an der Marne, 1915 bei Festubert und Loos, 1916 an der Somme, 1917 dann bei Cambrai, 1918 in der Zweiten Schlacht an der Somme und gegen die Hindenburg-Linie.
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Military in London«)

"The Welsh Guards on the King´s Birthday."

Die "Welsh Guards" wurden am 26. Februar 1915 auf Vorschlag von Kriegs-Minister Earl Kitchener durch königlichen Erlass von König Georg V. gegründet, um nach England, Schottland und Irland auch dem Fürstentum von Wales einen symbolischen Status der Gleich-Stellung und -Berechtigung im Vereinigten König-Reich zu verschaffen (tatsächlich versuchten militante Nationalisten und sog. Dissenters seit der Jahrhundert-Wende wieder verstärkt, die walisischen Sprache durchzusetzen und Wales nach Vorbild der Republik Irland als autonomen Staat aus dem Empire herauszulösen).
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Military in London«)

"The Band of the Welsh Guards."

Am 1. März 1915 traten die ersten Kompanien des 1ten Bataillons der Welsh Guards ihren Dienst im Buckingham Palace an. Bereits am 17. August 1915 wurde die Einheit nach Frankreich verlegt, dort der Garde-Division unterstellt und in diesem Verband am 27. September 1915 in die Kämpfe bei Loos mit einbezogen.
Die Wach-Dienst am Hof wurde von den Mannschaften der Reserve-Bataillone gestellt, die sämtlich 1919 aufgelöst wurden.
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Military in London«)

"On Royal Escort"

Colonel-in-Chief: THE KING.
Colonel: FIELD-MARSHAL THE RT. HON. LORD F. W. GRENFELL, G.C.B., G.C.M.G.
Badge: The Royal Arms.
Engagements: "Dettingen" "Peninsula" "Waterloo" "Tel-el-Kebir" "Egypt, 1882" "Relief of Kimberley" "Paardeberg" "South Africa, 1899-1900".

Das "1st Regiment of Life-Guards" wurde 1788 durch Zusammenlegung des "1st Troop of Horse Guards" und des "1st Troop of Horse Grenadier Guards" formiert.

"On King's Guard - Whitehall"

Colonel-in-Chief: …

"A Scout"

Colonel-in-Chief: …

"Officers Patrol Reconnoitering"

Colonel-in-Chief: …

"At Close Quarters"

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"The Band and Drums"

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"Escorting Charles the 2nd at his Coronation, 1660"

The Private Gentlemen of The King's Life Guards escorting Charles II at his Coronation. In the year 1660 the nucleus was formed of the first Standing Army England had ever possessed. Charles II selected 80 of his cavaliers to accompany him from Holland when he came into his own again. In a very short time their establishment was increased to three squadrons, whose duties were to mount guard at the particular palace His Majesty happened to be in residence and to escort him on his journeys. They were known as the Private (hence the term "private soldier") Gentlemen of the King's Life Guards, and from this body sprang the present 1st and 2nd Life Guards and Royal Horse Guards.
29. Mai 1660: Die Leib-Garde eskortiert König Charles II. bei seinem Einzug in London zur Krönung.

"Charge of The Life Guards against The Cuirassiers du Roi - Battle of Dettingen, 1743"

The Battle of Dettingen will always be memorable from the various tactical mistakes made on both sides, and it is mainly owing to the great steadiness and fine valour of the English soldiers that the enemy were badly defeated. The 3rd and 4th Troops of Life Guards and one troop of Horse Grenadier Guards were in Brigade, and at a most critical period they charged down upon the flower of the French Cavalry and drove them back broken and discomfited.
This is the last battle in which an English King commanded in person. George II was in command and in the thick of the fight all day.

"Charge of The Life Guards - Battle of Waterloo, 1815"

The Battle of Waterloo was fought on Sunday, June 18th, 1815, in drenching rain. The Heavy Cavalry Brigade, consisting of the 1st and 2nd Life Guards, Blues, and 1st Dragoon Guards, during the day were launched at the French Cuirassiers, who, although they wore cuirasses, carried longer swords and greatly out numbered the English Cavalry, could not withstand the terrific onrush of the "Heavies". In a few minutes thes were completely over-ridden, and were forced back helter skelter down the hill, a broken force.

"Charge of The Life Guards - Kassassin, 1882"

The Egyptian War, 1882. The Night Charge of the Household Cavalry at Kassassin, August 28th. Kassassin. On the 28th August, 1882, it became known to the English General (General Graham) that the Egyptians were preparing to attack him from Kassassin. He therefore engaged them with a force of Infantry and sent to General Drury Lowe to "come and help" with his Cavalry, which consisted of a squadron each of the 1st and 2nd Life Guards, The Blues, and the 7th Dragoon Guards. This force, on arrival, was formed up and led on by Colonel Ewart, away with a wild cheer went the three ponderous squadrons of clanking giants straight at the Egyptian Battalions, which in a few more moments had been trampled and sabred into positive annihilation.

"The First Life Guards reconnoitering the Enemy's Position - South Africa, 1899-02"

The South African War, 1899 to 1902. The Life Guards reconnoitring the enemy's position. Although very few cases of hand-to-hand fighting occurred in the three years' fighting in South Africa, Cavalry and mounted units played a great part in the campaign, and The Household Cavalry, who contributed a composite regiment from The 1st and 2nd Life Guards and Royal Horse Guards, added fresh laurels to their brilliant list, Longing for a chance to come to grips with a foe who was too elusive to give them the chance, they "played the game" by taking their full share, and the clever and clear reconnoitring was always of the greatest use to the pursuing army.

"Charge of the First Life Guards at Klein Zillebeke 1914"

THE Great War, 1914. The Guards at Klein Zillebeke, November 6th. During the first few months of the War the Cavalry arm was very much used as Cavalry, ere the exigencies of modern warfare compelled the cavalier to leave his horse and take his place with his comrade of the Infantry in the trenches. The Household Cavalry took their full share of each mode, and at Klein Zillebeke, November 6th, 1914, were very heavily engaged. To quote Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in his 1914 volume: "This hard-worked corps d'elite, consisting of the 1st and 2nd Life Guards, supported by the Blues, now dismounted and flung themselves into the gap, a grimy line of weather-stained infantry with nothing left save their giant physique and their spurs to recall the men who are the pride of our London streets".

"Staff-Corporal-Farrier - 1st Life Guards"

Colonel-in-Chief …

"The Band of the Household Cavalry passing the King at Buckingham Palace."

Ohne Text.
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Trooping the Colour«)

"The Band of the Household Cavalry Marching Past."

In the big square formed by the Horse Guards' Building, the Admiralty and the gardens of Downing Street, the Household Cavalry rides to salute the King, led by a band in gorgeous uniform.
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Trooping the Colour«)

"March Past of the Household Cavalry."

St. James's Park is the background for the brilliant colours of the armoured Household Cavalry, who take part in the ceremony of the Trooping of the Colour on His Majesty's Birthday.
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Trooping the Colour«)

"The Band of Life Guards in State Dress."

The Band of the Life Guards in State Dress, preceded by the Drum Horse bearing the famous Silver Drums presented to the Regiment by King William IV, who was then Colonel-in-Chief of the Regiment, at the Home Park, Windsor, 1831.
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Military in London«)

"The Four o'clock Parade at the Horse Guards - 1st Life Guards."

1st Life Guards. The detachment of Household Cavalry which forms the King's Guard for the day at Whitehall is inspected daily at 1 o'clock by the senior officer, all men not actually on sentry duty being paraded. After this ceremony is completed and the men dismissed to their quarters, the horse sentry boxes are closed, and from thence until 10 o'clock next day mounted sentries are not posted.
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Military in London«)

"The King's Guard at Whitehall, 2nd Life Guards"

The "King's Guard" at Whitehall is furnished by members of the Household Cavalry at Knightsbridge or Albany Street Barracks, each on alternate days. Five sentries are kept on guard, two of them from 10 o'clock to 4 o'clock being mounted men, the only mounted sentries in the country. When Parliament is sitting or the King is in residence in London, the usual guard is augmented by an additional number of men, and by two officers, a trumpeter, and the regimental colours.
Das "2nd Regiment of Life Guards" wurde 1788 durch Zusammenlegung des "2nd Troop of Horse Guards" sowie des "2nd Troop of Horse Grenadier Guards" formiert und dann im Jahr 1922 mit dem "1st Life Guards" zum Regiment "Life Guards" vereinigt.  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Military in London«)

"Whitehall, Sentry on Guard."

Mounted Sentry. Two mounted sentries are posted daily at the Horse Guards from 10 to 4 o'clock, and relieved hourly, and two sentinels on foot at the other side of the archway who are relieved every two hours.
Vor dem Gebäude der Horse Guards, das bis 1904 Haupt-Quartier des britischen Generalstabs war und anschließend Unterkunft der Guards Division wurde, stellen täglich zwischen 10:00 und 16:00 Uhr zwei berittene Posten die Wache. Durch das Tor gelangt man direkt zum St James’s Palace, der ehemaligen Residenz der britischen Monarchen.
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Military in London«)

"Whitehall, Sentry on Guard."

Ohne Text.
Neben dem zeremoniellen "Trooping the Colour" ist der alltägliche Dienst in der Londoner Garnison für die britischen Garden zu Fuß und zu Pferd von einer Vielzahl von Paraden und Wach-Aufzügen erfüllt, deren Tradition teilweise bis ins 17. Jahrhundert zurückreichen. Changing The Queen's Life Guard - die Parade der Horse Guards - findet seit dem Jahr 1660 jeden Sonntag statt…
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Military in London«)

"A Sovereign's Escort of the Life Guards."

The Officer in command of the Escort is followed by a non-commissioned Officer bearing the Sovereign's Colour, with a Trumpeter in State Dress on his right.
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Military in London«)

"Parading the Relief Sentries at Whitehall."

Changing of the Guard at Whitehall. During each day until 4 o'clock two mounted Sentries can be observed in front of the Horse Guards in Whitehall who remain stationary for two hours and are then relieved. Here we see the non-commissioned Officer inspecting the Relief.

"Mounting Guard at Whitehall"

Vers. 1: Mounting Guard at Whitehall. The picture shows the Horse Guards in Whitehall whiere every day at 11 (Sundays at 10) the Mounting of the Guard takes place, a pretty ceremony which never fails to draw an interested crowd.
Vers. 2: At 11 a.m. (Sundays at 10 a.m.) a pretty Military Ceremony takes place in the court before the old building of the Horse Guards, the Mounting of the Guard. After this, two mounted sentries are posted in the two archways and relieved at intervals.
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Military in London«)

"Guard Mounting at Whitehall."

The detachments of Life Guards and Horse Guards known as Household Cavalry perform the duties of the King's Guard at Whitehall. The Guard is changed daily at 11 a.m. in Whitehall near the Archway leading to Horse Guards. Two mounted sentries are posted from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and relieved hourly. After 4 p.m. the duty is undertaken by one dismounted sentry who is relieved every two hours.
Die britische "Household Cavalry" (Garde-Kavallerie) besteht aus den 1788 errichteten "Life Guards" und dem 1650 unter Oliver Cromwell in Newcastle errichteten und 1660 als "Earl of Oxford's Regiment" offiziell in die Britische Armee eingereihten Kürassier-Regiment. Aufgrund der blauen Röcke, die das Regiment von Beginn an trug, erhielt es den Spitz-Namen "The Oxford Blues".
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Military in London«)

"The Royal Horse Guards coming off Kings Guard at White Hall, passing Buckingham Palace."

The Royal Horse Guards. The "King's Guard" at Whitehall is furnished by the members of the Household Cavalry at Knightsbridge or Albany Street Barracks, each on alternate days. Five sentries are kept on guard, two of them from 10 o'clock to 4 o'clock being mounted men - they are the only mounted sentries in the country. When Parliament is sitting or the King is in residence in London, the usual guard is augmented by an additional number of men, and by two officers and a trumpeter.
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Military in London«)

"King James 2nd reviewing the 1st King's Dragoon guards 1685.".

The Queen's Regiment of Horse, now the 1st (King's) Dragoon Guards, raised in the vicinity of London. King James II on ascending the throne in 1685 determined to increase the standing Army, and the first regiment of Horse to he formed was the present 1st (King's) Dragoon Guards, then known as the Queen's Regiment of Horse. Very shortly after its formation it was sent against the Rebel Army under the Duke of Monmouth at Sedgmoor. It after-wards escorted the Duke and other prisoners from Winchester to London. On the 22nd August, 1685, King James II reviewed the regiment on Hounslow Heath and was very much pleased with their general turnent and efficiency.

"At Dettingen 1743. A Fight for the Standard."

The King's Horse, now the 1st (King's) Dragoon Guards, at Dettingen, 27th June, 1743. The King's Own Regiment of Horse fought brilliantly at Dettingen and were exposed to the enemy's fire from 8 a.m. till midday. They fought with varying success until towards evening King George II, who commanded in person, gave onders for all Cavalry to charge. They charged with such impetuosity against the "mailed warriors of France" that they were quite overthrown. The Cavalry pursued them until the banks of the Maine. The "King's" greatly distinguished themselves and captured many colours.
27. Juni 1743: Die Schlacht bei Dettingen. Österreichischer Erbfolge-Krieg: Die aus britischen, österreichischen und hannoverschen Truppen bestehende, rund 35.000 Mann starke "pragmatische Armee", schlägt die etwa 70.000 Mann zählende französische Armee, die sich daraufhin über den Rhein zurückzieht.

"Capturing guns, Cateau 1794."

The King's Dragoon Guards at Cateau, 25th April, 1794. Truly Flanders has been described as "the Cockpit of Europe". Among other names recently brought into prominence Catear has known heavy tighting in the past. In 1794 the Allies of that date were attacked on the plains of Cateau by 30.000 French. A serce battle ensued, but in the end the Allies were victorious. "The King's Dragoon Guards attacked with remarkable spirit, and after a san goinary conflict captured several pieces of cannons and a number of ammunition wagens, for which service the regiment received 500 by order of the Duke of York".
25. April 1794 - Schlacht von Cateau: Im Rahmen des ersten Koalitions-Krieges (1792–1797) kam es im Frühjahr 1794 zwischen den Alliierten und der französischen Revolutionsarmee in den Ebenen von Cateau zu einer ganzen Reihe von kleineren Begegnungsgefechten, Scharmützel und größeren Schlachten. Am 25. April attackierten die "1st King's Dragoon Guards" eine französische Geschütz-Stellung und erbeuteten sämtliche Kanonen samt Munition und Fuhrpark. In Anerkennung dieses Angriffs belohnte der Herzog von York das Regiment mit 500 Pfund.

"Charging the Cuirassiers - Waterloo, 18th June 1815."

"King's" were brigaded at Waterloo with the Household Cavalry under Lord Edward Somerset, and were posted on the right of the main road from Brussels but were soon heavily engaged and charged the French Cuirassiers. They charged again and again during the day. To quote from their Records: "During the action the Duke of Wellington came to the Brigade and thanked the squadrons for their distinguished gallantry, and in his despatch he said Lord Edward Somerset's brigade highly distinguished itself".

"Scouting at Dawn, South Africa, 1902"

1st (King's) Dragoon Guards in the South African War. In the South African War we were fighting an elusive enemy who was always just slipping through our hands. Large bodies of mounted men were required to be constantly pursuing. The 1st (King's) Dragoon Guards, in common with most other cavalry corps, performed their part most gallantly in the clever and intelligent manner in which they scouted and reconnoitered. Early and late they were in the saddle harassing the foe.

"Heading an Advance - Spring 1917"

The Great War. The 1st Dragoon Guards at the Great Advance during the Spring, 1917. During the carly weeks of the titanic campaign now known as THE GREAT WAR of the World, Cavalry played an important part, and only by the skilful hawlling of their officers and the heroie sacrifices of the men was the enemy checked and eventually turned back on the Morne. Since then our gallent Troopers have had to take their foll share of Infantry work in the trenches against the time they are called upon to again take up the die of Cavalry.

"The Regiment in Review Order."

Battle Honours: Blenheim, Ramillies, Oudenarde, Malplaquet, Warburg, Willems, Sevastopol, Delhi 1857, Afghanistan 1879-80, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, South Africa 1899 1902.

The Carabineers (6th Dragoon Guards) … was formed in 1685 as the Lord Lumley's Regiment of Horse. It was renamed as His Majesty's 1st Regiment of Carabiniers in 1740, the 3rd Regiment of Horse (Carabiniers) in 1756 and the 6th Regiment of Dragoon Guards in 1788. After two centuries of service, including the First World War, the regiment was amalgamated with the 3rd Dragoon Guards (Prince of Wales's) to form the 3rd/6th Dragoon Guards in 1922. [Wikipedia]

"A Patrol Reconnoitring."

Battle Honours …

"Scouting in the early Morning."

Battle Honours …

"A Charge up Hill."

Battle Honours …

"A dangerous Path."

Battle Honours …

"The Drums and Band."

Battle Honours …

"The Regiment in Review Order."

Colonel: MAJ. GEN. HON. J. E. LINDLEY.
Badge: The Crest of England within the Garter. Motto: "Spectemur agendo". An Eagle.
Engagements: "Tangier, 1662-80" "Dettingen" "Warburg" "Beaumont" "Willems" "Fuentos d'Onor" "Peninsula" "Waterloo" "Balaklava" "Sevastopol" "Relief of Ladysmith" "South Africa, 1899-1902" .

"A Patrol reconnoitring the Enemy`s Position."

Colonel …

The regiment was formed in 1661 as the Tangier Horse. It served for three centuries and was in action during the First and the Second World Wars. It was amalgamated with the Royal Horse Guards to form The Blues and Royals in 1969. [Wikipedia]

"A Message from the Front: Send Reinforcements!"

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"Fording a River, under shell Fire"

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"Charge!!!"

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"The Drums and Band."

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"Officer - Review Order."

Colonel-in-Chief: HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTA NICHOLAS II, Emperor of Russia, K.G.
Colonel: MAJ. GEN. A. S. M. BROWNE.
The Thistle within the Circle and Motto of the Order of the Thistle, "Second to None."
Badge: An Eagle.
Honours: "Blenheim" "Ramillies" "Oudenarde" "Malplaquet" "Dettingen" "Warburg" "Willem" "Waterloo" "Balaklava" "Sevastopol" "South Africa, 1899-1902" "Relief of Kimberley" "Paardeberg"

"Sentry - Review Order. A Squadron in Khaki Drill Order."

Colonel-in-Chief …

Das Regiment wurde im Jahr 1678 als "Royal Regiment of Scots Dragoons" durch Zusammenlegung von drei schottischen Reiter-Regimentern errichtet, die bislang nur mit Wach-, Patrouillen- und Sicherungs-Diensten gegen das im schottischen Hochland währende Banden-Unwesen beauftragt waren. 1681 erhielt es den Namen "The Royal Regiment of Scots Dragoons" und wurde 1694 als "4th Dragoons" in die britische Kavallerie eingereiht.

"File Out - Trooper - Review Order."

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1707 erhielt es schließlich den Titel "The Royal North British Dragoons" (wobei "North Britain" allgemein das Gebiet des König-Reiches Schottland bezeichnete) und rückte infolge von Auflösungen auf den 2. Platz der Liste britischer Linien-Kavallerie-Regimenter auf.

"Trumpeters - Review Order."

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In Anerkennung des Sieges über das französische Regiment du Roi in der Schlacht bei Ramillies 1706 wurde das Regiment mit hohen Grenadier-Mützen in der damals im britischen Heer üblichen Form einer Mitra ausgezeichnet. Diese Stücke wurden 1768 durch Bärenfell-Mützen ersetzt.

"A Dash for the Hill - The Greys in Khaki drill order."

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Aufgrund des Einflusses traditionell geprägter Offiziere im Armee-Stab, die der festen Überzeugung waren, Kavallerie-Attacken auch in den Kriegen des 20. Jahrhunderts ausführen zu können, erhielt das Regiment nach dem ersten Weltkrieg seine Pferde zurück. Erst 1941 erfolgte die Umwandlung in ein Panzer-Regiment.

"The Drums and Band."

Colonel-in-Chief …

Infolge der seit 1693 belegt einheitlich gerittenen Schimmel – weiße Pferde von beliebiger Rasse und Fell-Farbe, die aufgrund des "Grey"-Gens im Lauf der Jahre weiß werden - führt das Regiment seit Ende des 17. Jahrhunderts den Spitznamen "Grey Dragoons". Ab 1877 wurde diese Bezeichnung dann offiziell verwendet und das Regiment wurde unter dem Namen "2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)" geführt.

"The Royal Scots Greys."

Originally formed in detached troops, about 1678, it was embodied in 1681 as the "Royal Regiment of Scots Dragoons". Its early services were in Scotland, but it has thas fought in all the European Campaigns from Blenheim to the Crimea, in South Africa and in the Great War. In 1707 the regiment was known as the Royal Regiment of North British Dragoons. At Waterloo Sergeant Ewart captured an "Eagle" from an officer of the enemy and this brave act led to the regimental badge of an eagle. Their motto is "Second to None" and nobly have they always upheld it.
  (Motiv aus der Serie "REGIMENTAL BADGEs AND THEIR WEARERs")

"The Regiment in Line"

Colonel: LIEUT. GENERAL SIR A. L. LYTTELTON-ANNESLEY, K.C.V.O.
Badge: The Crest and Motto of the late Prince Consort.
Honours: The "Sphinx superscribed Egypt"
Engagements: "Warburg" "Beaumont" "Willems" "Salamanca" "Peninsula" "Waterloo" "Mhurtpore" "Alma" "Balaklava" "Inkerman" "Sevastopol".

The 11th Hussars (Prince Albert's Own) was formed as a cavalry regiment in 1715 at Colchester in July 1715 by Philip Honeywood as Honeywood's Regiment of Dragoons, one of 16 raised in response to the 1715 Jacobite rising. It saw service for three centuries including the First World War and Second World War but then amalgamated with the 10th Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales' Own) to form the Royal Hussars in 1969. [Wikipedia]

"Going on Escort Duty."

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"Somewhere in France."

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"Reconnoitering."

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"A surprise Attack."

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The 11th Hussars at the Battle of Néry on 1st September 1914.

"The Drums and Band."

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"Review Order."

Colonel-in-Chief: GENERAL HIS MAJESTY ALFONSO XIII, KING OF SPAIN, K.G., G.C.V.O.
Colonel: HON. MAJOR-GENERAL J. M. BABINGTON, C.B., C.M.G.
Badge: The Cypher of Queen Charlotte within the Garter.
Motto: "Aut eursu, aut cominus armis."
Engagements: "Beaumont" "Willems" "Talavera" "Fuentes d'Onor" "Salamanca" "Vittoria" "Nive" "Peninsula" "Waterloo" "Bhurtpore" "Ghuznee, 1839" "Afghanistan, 1839" "Maharaj pore" "Aliwal" "Sobraon" "Relief of Kimberley" "Paardeberg" "South Africa, 1900-02".

"Inspecting Officers Orderly"

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The 16th The Queen's Lancers was a cavalry regiment of the British Army, first raised in 1759. It saw service for two centuries, before being amalgamated with the 5th Royal Irish Lancers to form the 16th/5th Lancers in 1922. [Wikipedia]

"A Despatch from the Front"

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"Charge!"

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"In the Thick of it."

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"Scouting"

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"The 16th Lancers."

In 1759 Lt. Colonel John Bugoyne was authorised to raise a regiment of Light Dragoons which were numbered the 11th and popularly known as "Burgoyne's". They first saw service at Belle Isle. In 1766 they were given the title of Queen's and ordered to wear red clothing and they have kept to that colour ever since, and are now known as the "The Scarlet Lancers", being constituted Lancers in 1816. Their motto is "Aut Cursu. Aut Cominus Armis".
  (Motiv aus der Serie "REGIMENTAL BADGEs AND THEIR WEARERs")

"16th (The Queen's) Lancers. Tent Pegging."

Colonel-in-Chief …

  (Motiv aus der Rubrik »Military Life«)

"Mount."

A despatch orderly mounting outside the troop stable. The smartest men are generally chosen for this duty, it being a position for which a clean and smart "turnout" is required.

The 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own) was a cavalry regiment of the British Army, raised in 1759 and notable for its participation in the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War. The regiment was amalgamated with the 21st Lancers to form the 17th/21st Lancers in 1922. [Wikipedia]

"Telling Off for Road Duty."

The commanding officer is instructing the Regimental Sergeant-Major where and how he wishes the men posted - i.e., placed in position along each side of the road for duty. This duty is generally carried out when Royalty or highly-distinguished personages are expected to drive past.

"The Advance Guard."

A regiment marching to or from a Ceremonial Parade, such as a Review or Royal Escort throws out two men, followed at fifty yards' distance by a non-commissioned officer, who rides another 50 yards from the main body. These are known as the "Advance Guard". A similar three men ride after the Regiment and are known as the "Rear Guard".

"Going to the Review"

"Going to the Review" speaks for itself, and shows the 17th Lancers moving at the trot to reach the Review Ground. They are riding in twos, otherwise known as half-sections, with the troop sergeant riding alongside the leading.

"A Charge for the Hill"

"A Charge for the Hill" depicts a squadron of the 17th Lancers, in service marching order, such as they would appear while on the Manœuvres, galloping in close formation for a hill constituting an advantageous tactical position.

"The Drums and Band. The Pride of the Regiment"

The Drum Horse of a Cavalry Regiment has always been a picturesque object, but of late years more ornamentation than ever is heaped upon him. As little by little the many ornamental articles of uniform formerly worn by the rank and file are abolished, an equivalent is generally added to the equipment of the drum horse, such as the embroidery on the drum banners, a new saddlecloth or shabrack, &c., &c., until he is now an object to behold and envy.

"The 17th Lancers."

This Regiment was raised in Hertfordshire in 1759 as "The 18th Light Dragoons" and in 1763 it obtained rank as "The 17th Light Dragoons". They were ordered to be equipped as Lancers in 1822, and in 1879 were given the title "Duke of Cambridge's Own", as H.R.H. had been attached to the regiment in former years. When the corps was raised the famous Badge, the Death's Head, and the motto "Or Glory" was granted by George II, at the special request of Colonel Hale, to commemorate the death of General Wolfe.
  (Motiv aus der Serie "REGIMENTAL BADGEs AND THEIR WEARERs")

"Attention."

A private, chosen for his smartness as a despatch orderly, parading for inspection before mounting. This is the ordinary attitude of attention - i.e., the man stands by his horse, his feet in line with the horse's feet, the right arm extended holding the horse by the bridoon bit. This man is in full Review Order or Full Dress.

The regiment was originally raised in Bengal by the East India Company in 1858 as the 3rd Bengal European Light Cavalry, for service in the Indian Rebellion. As with all other "European" units of the Company, it was placed under the command of the British Crown in 1858, and formally moved into the British Army in 1862, when it was designated as a hussar regiment […] In 1897 it was re-designated as a lancer regiment, becoming the 21st Lancers [… in 1922] amalgamated with the 17th Lancers to form the 17th/21st Lancers. [Wikipedia]

"Officer, Trumpeter & Squadron, Review Order"

The Regiment drawn up for Road Duty. During Ceremonial Days or occasions of State Visits, cavalry is used for lining the route, or are massed at certain spots across roads or open spaces to keep the line clear. On these occasions Review Order or Full Dress is always worn. The facings of the 21st Lancers are French Grey.

"Waiting to Order to Mount."

The 21st Lancers at a Royal Review or Inspection. In order to ease the horses as much as possible, the order to dismount is given, as it is tiring to both horse and man to sit long in the saddle waiting. This picture shows the regiment dismounted and waiting the order to mount on the arrival of the Headquarters Staff.

"Getting out a Stone from the Foot."

The 21st Lancers riding back to quarters after a Ceremonial Day. The chestnut here has managed to pick up a stone in the "off fore", the private falls out under charge of a corporal, whose horse is eager to rejoin his squadron and get back to a feed after the fatigues of the day. This regiment greatly distinguished itself at Omdurman in the last campaign in the Soudan, and is allowed to bear it upon their mountings and banners.

"Scouting."

This shows the 21st Lancers Scouting. Before a regiment or brigade marches far into an enemy's country it sends the Scouts well ahead to thoroughly examine the ground, to find out the best roads or places for moving bodies of men across, and to ascertain what enemy, if any, are about or in sight. The Scout is well named "the eyes and ears of the Army". These men are in Service Dress exactly as they would appear on active service.

"21st Lancers - Band & Drums."

The Band playing in one of the open spaces on the route during a Ceremonial Day, such as a Royal Sovereign's Visit of State or a Royal Progress through London or Provinces. In the 21st Lancers each of the drum banners has a separate device; the near side has a regimental device of crossed lances, &c., while the off side has the Royal Arms as shown.

"The Despatch Orderlies, (21st Lancers), Passing Marlborough House."

21st Lancers. The regiment of cavalry which may be stationed at Hounslow supplies a squadron for duty at Hampton Court, and a "picquet", consisting of one corporal and three men, for duty as despatch orderlies between the War Office, the Horse Guards, and other Government offices. The troopers for this are specially selected for smartness and appearance.
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Military in London«)

"Cleaning Kit, 21st Lancers"

Ohne Text.
Das Regiment wurde im Jahr 1858 von der East-India Company als "3rd Bengal European Light Cavalry" formiert und noch im gleichen Jahr unter das Kommando der britischen Krone gestellt. 1862 wurde es als "21st Lancers (Empress of India's)" offiziell in die reguläre Armee eingereiht.
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Life at Aldershot«)

"The Colonel´s Inspection."

Colonel-in-Chief: HIS MAJESTY THE KING.
Colonel: LT. GEN. SIR J. G. MAXWELL, K.C.E., C.V.0.
Badge: The Royal Cypher within the Garter. The badge and motto of the Order of the Thistle. In each of the four corners the Royal Cypher ensigned with the Imperial Crown. The Sphinx superscribed Egypt.
Battles: "Guadaloupe 1759" "Martinique 1762" "Havannah" "Mysore" "Mangalore" "Seringapatam" "Corunna" "Fuentes d'Onor" "Pyranees" …

"Relieving Sentries."

… "Nivelle" "Nive" "Orthes" "Toulouse" "Peninsula" "Waterloo" "South Africa 1846-47 1851-2-3" "Alma" "Sevastopol" "Lucknow" "Ashantee" "Egypt 1882, 1884" "Tel-el-Kebir" "Nile 1884-5" "Kirbekan" "South Africa 1899-1902" "Paardeberg".

"Field Officer, Review Order, and Company Officer."

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"A Company in Marching Order, Reconnoitering."

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"Sergeant and Bandsman."

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"Piper - Full dress."

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Im Jahr 1739 von Colonel John Lindsay, 20. Earl of Crawford, aus zehn Kompanien der Independent Highland Companies errichtet, wurde es 1747 als 43rd Regiment of Foot in die Stamm-Liste aufgenommen und erhielt 1751 den offiziellen Namen 42nd (Highland) Regiment of Foot. Der Titel "Black Watch" geht wahrscheinlich auf den vom Regiment getragenen dunkelblau-schwarz-grünen Tartan zurück. Im Rahmen der Childers-Reformen wurde das Regiment am 1. Juli 1881 mit dem 73rd (Perthshire) Regiment of Foot als "The Black Watch - Royal Highlanders" vereinigt, wobei das 1te Bataillon die Traditionen des 42ten -, das 2. Bataillon die des 73ten Regiments übernahm.

"Marching to the review."

Colonel: Hos. MAJ.-GES. R. H. MURRAY, C.B., C.M.G.
In each of the four corners the late Duke of York's Cypher and Cororiet.
Motto: "Cuidich'n Righ" (Hilf dem König!)
Badge: The Elephant superscribed "Assaye"
Battle Honours: "Carnatic" "Mysore" "Hindoostan" "Cape of Good Hope, 1806" "Maida" "Java" "South Africa, 1835" "Sevastopol" "Persia" "Kooshab" "Lucknow" "Central India" "Peiwar Kotal" "Charasiah" "Kabul, 1879" "Kandahar, 1880" "Afghanistan, 1878-80" "Egypt, 1882" "Tel-el-Kebir" "Chitral" "Atbara" "Khartoum" "South Africa, 1880-1902" "Pardeberg".

"The Colours."

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"Officer in Drill Order, Sentry in Review Order."

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"In Drill Order."

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"Repelling an Attack."

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"Piper and Bandsman."

Das Regiment wurde im Rahmen der Childers-Reformen durch Vereinigung der "Duke of Albany’s Own Highlanders" (72nd Regiment of Foot) mit den "Ross-shire Buffs" (78th (Highlanders) Regiment of Foot) gebildet, wobei die Albany’s das erste -, die Buffs das zweite Bataillon stellten. 1961 wurden die Seaforth Highlanders mit den "Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders" zum Regiment "Queen’s Own Highlanders" (Seaforth and Camerons) zusammen-gelegt, das dann 1994 mit den "Gordon Highlanders" das Regiment "The Highlanders" (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons) stellte. Am 28. März 2006 gingen sämtliche schottischen Regimenter im "Royal Regiment of Scotland" auf.

"The Seaforth Highlanders: Pipe Major."

To the Highlander there is no music so fall of joy and inspiration as the sound of the bagpipes. His mind rovert His mind roverts to the traditions of Fingal and Ossian, when the glens of his native country were inhabited, and the pibroch called forth the clans to battle. Pipers aro attached to the Highland regiments, and are also retained by several of the Scottish noblemen and chieftains. No Highland gathering would be cont plete without the presence of the picturesque piper.
  (Motiv aus der Serie "SCOTCH PIPERs")

"The Seaforth Highlanders."

In 1881, when all Infantry regiments became territorialised, the 72nd (Duke of Albany's) Highlanders and the 78th (Ross-shire Buffs) Highlanders were formed into one regiment and known as "The Seaforth Highlanders", the former being the first battalion and the latter the second. At first their distinctive facings were taken away and they were forced to wear yellow, but of late years they have been allowed to readopt their old facing colour of buff, and are again known as the Ross-shire Buffs. The two badges shown here are the respective badges of the two original regiments.
  (Motiv aus der Serie "REGIMENTAL BADGEs AND THEIR WEARERs")

"Captain and Subaltern Officer with the King's Colours."

Colonel-in-Chief: HIS MAJESTY THE KING.
Colonel: FIELD-MARSHAL STR G. S. WHITE, G.C.B., О.М.
Badge: The Sphinx superscribed Egypt.
Crown: The Royal Tiger superscribed "India".
Battle Honours: "Mysore" "Seringapatam" "Egmontop-Zee" "Mandora" "Corunna" "Fuentes d'Onor" "Almaraz" "Vittoria" "Pyrenees" "Nive" "Orthes" "Peninsula" "Waterloo" "South Africa 1835" "Delhi" "Lucknow" "Charasiab" "Kabul 1979" "Kandahar 1880" "Afghanistan 1878-80" "Egypt 1883-84" "Tel-el-Kebir" "Nile 1884-85" "Chitral" "Tirah" "South Africa 1899-1902" "Paardeberg" "Defence of Ladysmith".

"Field Officer in Khaki - Company Officer in Drill Order."

Colonel-in-Chief …

"Sergeant, Bandsman and Drummer. Review Order."

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"After the review."

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"Swarming down the Hill."

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"Highland Piper."

Die "Gordon Highlanders" gingen 1881 aus der Zusammenlegung der 1794 im schottischen Aberdeenshire von General George Gordon (5th Duke of Gordon) formierten - originalen - "Gordon Highlanders" (100th Regiment of Foot; ab 1798 dann 92nd (Highland) Regiment) mit der 1787 von Colonel Robert Abercromby im schottischen Stirling für die East-India Company geworbenen und 1806 als 75th (Stirlingshire) Regiment of Foot in die Armee eingereihten Einheit hervor. Obwohl das Stirlingshire-Regiment in der Liste vor den Gordons rangierte und auch das 1te Bataillon des neuen Regiments stellte, blieb es nach der Vereinigung unerwähnt, hatte es doch 1806 seines Rekrutierungs-Bezirk aufgegeben und damit den Hochland-Status verloren. Zusammen mit den "The Queens' Own" gingen Gordons Highlander am 17. September 1994 im neuen Regiment "Highlanders" auf.

"The Gordon Highlanders." (The Gay Gordons)

The 1st Battalion was originally known as the 75th Foot and was raised in 1787, afterwards renumbered as the 75th Stirlingshire Regiment. This regiment saw a lot of service in India, and on its return was allowed to wear the Royal Tiger as a Badge.
The 2nd Battalion was raised by the Marquis of Huntly, son of the Duke of Gordon, in 1794. The beautiful Duchess of Gordon assisted the Marquis hy riding to the various towns and market-places the district eshorting the young men to join and to all those who did she gave a kiss, and in some cases a "golden guinen" as well. This Battalion was first known as the 100th Regiment hut renumbered as the 2nd Highlanders in 1798. The Bauge is the family badge and motto "Bydand" of the Duke of Gordon.
  (Motiv aus der Serie "REGIMENTAL BADGEs AND THEIR WEARERs")

"Dipping the Colours to Royalty, the Gordon Highlanders lining Constitution Hill."

This Regiment was raised at the end of the eighteenth Century by the Marquis of Huntly. They have taken part in all the important Campaigns of the last 100 Years, distinguishing themselves at Waterloo, Lucknow, Dargai, Ladysmith, and in many historic Conflicts.
  (Motiv aus der Rubrik »Military Life«)

"Field Officer and Drummer. Review Order."

Colonel-in-Chief: HIS MAJESTY THE KING
Colonel: GENERAL SIR IAN S. M. HAMILTON, G.C.B., D.S.O.
Badge: The Thistle ensigned with the Imperial Crown. The Sphinx superscribed "Egypt".
Battle Honours: "Egmont-op-Zee" "Corunna" "Fuentes d'Onor" "Salamanca" "Pyrenees" "Nivelle" "Nive" "Toulouse" "Peninsular" "Waterloo" "Alma" "Sevastopol" "Lucknow" "Egypt 1882" "Tel-el-Kebir" "Nile 1884-86" "Atbara" "Khartoum" "South Africa 1900-02".

"Company Officer and Lance Corporal. Drill Order."

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"The Colours."

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"Mounting Guard."

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"A Charge up the Hill."

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"Drummer, Bandsman and Piper. Review Order."

Die "Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders" (79th Regiment of Foot) wurden 1793 in Fort William (Scottish Highlands) von Sir Alan Cameron of Erracht, Cousin des Cameron of Lochiel, für den Krieg gegen die Französische Revolution formiert. Die Einheit stand u.a. in Europa, West-Indien, Ägypten, Kanada, Gibraltar und auf der Krim, in Nord-, Zentral- und Süd-Afrika sowie in China. Und so die Camerons die einzige Einheit blieben, die 1881 nicht von den Childers-Reformen betroffen waren; wurde das Regiment 1961 mit den "Seaforth Highlanders" zum Regiment "Queen’s Own Highlanders" vereinigt, das 1994 zusammen mit den Gordon Highlanders das Regiment "The Highlanders" (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons) stellte. Am 28. März 2006 gingen sämtliche schottischen Regimenter im "Royal Regiment of Scotland" auf.

"Returning from the review."

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's).
Badge: A boar's head with the motto "Ne obliviscaris" within a wreath of myrtle, and a cat with motto "Sans Peur" within a wreath of broom.
Battles: "Cape of Good Hope, 1806" "Roleia" "Vimiera" "Corunna" "Pyrenees" "Nivelle" "Nive" "Orthea" "Toulouse" "Peninsula" "Alma" "Balaklava" "Sevastopol" "Lucknow" "South Africa, 1846-7, 1851-2-3, 1879" and "South Africa, 1899-1902" "Modder River" "Paardeberg".

"Officer, review order - Officer, Mess Uniform."

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders …

"Reconnoitering Patrol."

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders …

"Drill Instruction."

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders …

"A Company in Marching Order."

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders …

"Piper - Full Uniform."

Das Regiment wurde 1881 durch Vereinigung der "Argyllshire Highlanders" (91st Regiment of Foot) mit den "Sutherland Highlanders" (93rd Regiment of Foot) gebildet. Wegen seiner Verdienste (das 93te hielt im Krim-Krieg die legendäre "Thin Red Line") wurden die "Sutherlands" anfänglich den "Argyllshires" voran-gestellt; das Regiment somit als "Sutherland and Argyll Highlanders" bezeichnet, jedoch wurde bereits ein Jahr später die Einhaltung der Rang-Liste befohlen; das Regiment somit in "Argyle and Sutherland (Princess Louise') Highlanders" umbenannt. Die Einheit diente u.a. in Süd-Afrika und in den Welt-Kriegen, zwischen-zeitlich in Irland, Shanghai und Nordwest-Indien, später auch in Korea. Am 28. März 2006 ging es im "Royal Regiment of Scotland" auf.

"The Black Watch: Piper - Full dress."

To the Highlander there is no music so fall of joy and inspiration as the sound of the bagpipes. His mind rovert His mind roverts to the traditions of Fingal and Ossian, when the glens of his native country were inhabited, and the pibroch called forth the clans to battle. Pipers aro attached to the Highland regiments, and are also retained by several of the Scottish noblemen and chieftains. No Highland gathering would be complete without the presence of the picturesque piper.
  (Motiv aus der Serie "THE BLACK WATCH")

"The Seaforth Highlanders: Pipe Major."

To the Highlander …

"The Gordon Highlanders: Highland Piper."

To the Highlander …
  (Motiv aus der Serie "The Gordon Highlanders")

"The Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders: Piper - Full Uniform."

To the Highlander …
  (Motiv aus der Serie "The Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders")

"A Highland Piper."

To the Highlander …

"A Highland Piper."

To the Highlander …

"Field Day. Bringing guns into position, 1717."

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The Royal Regiment of Artillery, commonly referred to as the Royal Artillery (RA) and colloquially known as "The Gunners", is one of two regiments that make up the artillery arm of the British Army. The Royal Regiment of Artillery comprises thirteen Regular Army regiments, the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery and five Army Reserve regiments.[…]
When [John Churchill, 1st Duke of] Marlborough was restored as Master-General of the Ordnance in 1714, he initiated a series of reforms, which included splitting the existing Ordnance Service into artillery and sappers or engineers. The artillery were formed into two marching companies, each of 100 men, in 1716. [Wikipedia]

"The Battle of Plassey, 1757."

The Artillery keeping the enemy back with their 6-pounders.
23. Juni 1757 - Die Schlacht bei Plassey (Bengalen): Um die zunehmende Vormacht der britischen East-India Company zurückzudrängen, hatte der Nawab von Bengalen in Kolkata die Hafen-Stadt Kalkutta angegriffen und besetzt, die Handels-Niederlassungen zerstört und 146 Europäer inhaftiert. Die weit unterlegenen Truppen der britischen Kolonial-Truppen zerschlugen das Heer und übernahmen die Macht im letzten bis dahin unabhängigen Staat auf dem Indischen Sub-Kontinent.

"Field Day. At the Battle of Waterloo, 1815."

The Royal Horse Artillery galloping their guns over the ridge at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815.
Die "Royal Horse Artillery" (RHA) war 1793 nach preussischem Vorbild als schnell bewegliche Artillerie zu Pferd zur Unterstützung der britischen Truppen errichtet worden, die gegen die französische Revolutions-Armee entsandt wurde. In der Regel sollten die Batterien der Artillerie zu Pferd der Kavallerie beigegeben werden. Die britische Generalität, die Reformen überwiegend ablehnend gegenüberstand, setzte auch die leichte Artillerie als konventionelle Feld-Artillerie ein; erst Wellington erkannte die hier gegebenen Möglichkeiten.

"Crimean War 1854-1855."

Field Artillery limbering up after the engagement.

"South African War, 1899-1902"

Field Artillery getting their guns down a dangerous path and across a ford.

"The Great War, Battles of the Marne, 1914."

A scene during one of the Battles - The leading driver wounded.

"Officer with orderly Trumpeter."

The Horse Artillery is held in hand for decisive moments, when launched forth, its arrival and execution should be unexpected and instantaneous. In preparing the attacks of cavalry this arm is often indispensable and always invaluable. Its well-directed fire opens a gap, or so shakes the entire mass, that the cavalry find a feebler obstacle where, without this aid, it would have exhausted all its powers.

The Royal Horse Artillery (RHA) was formed in 1793 as a distinct arm of the Royal Regiment of Artillery (commonly termed Royal Artillery) to provide horse artillery support to the cavalry units of the British Army. Although the cavalry link remained part of its defining character, as early as the Battle of Waterloo the RHA was sometimes deployed more along the lines of conventional field artillery, fighting from comparatively fixed positions. [Wikipedia]

"Royal Horse Artillery - On the March."

The evolution of the Royal Regiment of Artillery is an interesting chapter in our English History. It was not until 1715 that this arm of the Service was established, but guns and gunners there had been from a much earlier period. The first record of cannon in the field was in the reign of Henry III., and the first iron gun was cast in England in 1543. "MONS MEG", now at Edinburgh Castle, was forged by a Scots Blacksmith in 1455, and "Queen Elizabeth's Pocket Pistol", now at Dover Castle, dates from 1544. From these "Antiques" to the monsters of modern warfare is a "far cry" indeed.

"Royal Horse Artillery - In full Gallop."

The history of Artillery may be said to date from the discovery of gunpowder by Roger Bacon, an Oxford friar, in the 13th Century. But the foundation of the R.H.A. as a branch of the Royal Regiment of Artillery dates only from 1793 when two troops were raised at Woolwich, each troop with four guns, increased later in the year to four troops with six guns apiece.

"Royal Horse Artillery - Across Country."

The siege of Gibraltar in 1704 and the subsequent expedition to Spain gave a new impetus to artillery development. The Royal Horse Artillery was not formed till 1793, and it is remarkable that England should have been the last country to adopt this special force and to recognise the value of mobility. The R.H.A. has always had the pick of recruits, and its valour has been celebrated after every momentous conflict, from its first inception up to our own day.

"Royal Horse Artillery - In Action."

The Royal Arms form the appropriate badge of a corps which in character is essentially national, while the gun with its mottoes "UBIQUE" above, and "QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT", below the gun, remind us of the special purpose of the R.H.A. and the grand fact that it has been conspicuous everywhere where glory has been gained by British valour.

"Royal Horse Artillery - The Drums."

Although on the first occasion when the R.H.A. went on foreign service in 1799 the expedition itself miserably collapsed, yet as an exhibition of fruitless gallantry it has never been surpassed. Since then, the history of the R.H.A. has been the military history of England. In the Napoleonic Wars, in the Crimea, in Egypt, in India, everywhere in fact where glory could be gained the R.H.A. has been magnificently conspicuous.

"The Royal Horse Artillery on their way to fire a royal Salute, passing Wellingtons Statue."

The Royal Horse Artillery. On the King's birthday and other State occasions it is customary for a Royal salute of 21 guns to be fired in St. James's Park, near to the Horse Guards Parade. Of recent years this duty has been performed by a battery of Royal Horse Artillery from the St. John's Wood Barracks, who turn out in full review order for the occasion.
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Military in London«)

"Stables" - Royal Horse Artillery

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Die "Royal Horse Artillery" (RHA) ist bekannt für die Salut-Schüsse, die im Hyde Park bei Paraden, Empfängen und einer Reihe traditioneller Anlässe abgefeuert werden. Trotzdem ist die "Royal Horse Artillery" - seit 1947 ist nur noch der "King's Troop" zu Pferd - als Artillerie der Garde eine reguläre Kampf-Einheit.
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Life at Aldershot«)

"The Royal Artillery."

The motto "Ubique" is most descriptive of The Royal Artillery. For centuries wherever the British Army has fought some members at least of the "Gunner" service have been found: no matter what the difficulties may have been, the artillery were there. Their other motto "Quo fas et gloria ducunt" - "Whither honour and glory lead, we follow", further describes their many splendid attributes. The "Gun" Badge is worn on the cap by all ranks, and the "grenade" is the collar badge invariably worn in full dress, and by all officers in khaki. The Regiment is known as "The Gunners".
  (Motiv aus der Serie "REGIMENTAL BADGEs AND THEIR WEARERs")

"Royal Field Artillery"

The R.F.A. with the Royal Horse Artillery and the Garrison Artillery form the Royal Regiment of Artillery, of which His Majesty the King is Colonel-in-Chiet. It is regarded as the savoured arm on the Forces and its glorious exploits and heroic deeds an recoded in every page of British Military History.
(The R.F.A.) was created as a distinct arm of the Royal Regiment of Artillery on 1 July 1899, serving alongside the other two arms of the regiment, the Royal Horse Artillery (RHA) and the Royal Garrison Artillery (RGA). It ceased to exist when it was amalgamated with the Royal Garrison Artillery in 1924. The Royal Field Artillery was the largest arm of the artillery. It was responsible for the medium calibre guns and howitzers deployed close to the front line and was reasonably mobile. It was organised into brigades, attached to divisions or higher formation. The Royal Field Artillery grew dramatically during the First World War, reaching a size of over three hundred thousand men and more than 400 batteries by 1917. [Wikipedia]
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »AT THE FRONT«)

"A Howitzer Battery Changing Position"

The Royal Field Artillery. Howitzers are short and comparatively light guns used to fire shelis at a high range of elevation, the angle of descent being consequently steep. By being able to fire over the head of attacking troops up to the moment of assault, they can be utilised in overcoming the difficulties of an advance under fire. They are of the greatest value in "searching" trenches and places invulnerable to direct fire. The French call the shell "obus" and the gun "obusier".
  (Motiv aus der Serie "AT THE FRONT")

"The Colours - The Honourable Artillery Company"

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The Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) is a reserve regiment in the British Army. Incorporated by royal charter in 1537 by King Henry VIII, it is the oldest regiment in the British Army and is considered the second-oldest military unit in the world. Today, it is also a charity whose purpose is to attend to the "better defence of the realm", primarily through supporting the HAC regiment. The word "artillery" in "Honourable Artillery Company" does not have the current meaning that is generally associated with it, but dates from a time when in the English language that word meant any projectile, for example arrows shot from a bow. [Wikipedia]
  (Motiv aus der Reihe »Military Life - The Volunteers«)

16. August 1705: "Die Preussen bei Cassano." Nach Richard Knötel (1857-1914).
Spanischer Erbfolgekrieg: An der Seite der Österreicher kämpfen die Preussen gegen die Armee des französischen Königs Ludwigs XIV., der die überraschend geerbte spanische Krone für seinen Enkel, Philipp V., vor den Habsburgern bewahren will.

"Preussische Husarenpatrouille im Siebenjährigen Krieg". Nach dem Original-Gemälde von Richard Knötel (1857-1914).

23. Juli 1812: Schlacht bei Garcia Hernandez.
Halbinsel-Krieg: Die schweren Dragoner der englisch-deutschen Legion (Kings German Legion) bei Garcia Hernandez. Nach Richard Knötel (1857-1914).

04. März 1813: Kampf am Halle`schen Tore zu Berlin am Morgen des 4. März 1813. Nach Richard Knötel (1857-1914).

In der Nacht vom 03. zum 04. März 1813 begann die französische Besatzung ihren Rückzug aus Berlin und verließ die Stadt vor Tages-Anbruch durch das im Süden gelegene Hallesche Tor. Gegen 6.00 Uhr ziehen russische Truppen von Norden her in Berlin ein; Kosaken übernahmen die Verfolgung der fliehenden Garnison.
Anmerkung: Bereits am 20. Februar 1813 waren russische Kosaken durch das Bernauer (neue Königs-) Tor in Berlin eingedrungen. Im Verlauf der Gefechte wurde hier der ehemalige preussische Offizier Karl Alexander Freiherr von Blomberg, der sich 1812 geweigert hatte, an der Seite der französischen Armee in Russland einzufallen und in russische Dienste gewechselt war, tödlich verwundet. Ihm zu Ehren wurde 1913 vor der nahen St. Bartholomäus-Kirche ein Denkmal errichtet, das Blomberg zum ersten Opfer der Befreiungs-Kriege stilisierte. Tatsächlich erklärte Preussen erst am 17. März 1813 den Krieg gegen Frankreich.

"Nächtlicher Alarm". Nach Richard Knötel (1857-1914).

"Rückkehr von der Parade". Nach Richard Knötel (1857-1914).

13. Oktober 1806 – Vierter Koalitionskrieg:
  "Napoléon vor der Schlacht bei Jena."

14. Oktober 1806 – Vierter Koalitionskrieg:
  "Napoléon bei Jena."

19. April 1811 – Sechster Koalitionskrieg (Russland-Feldzug):
  "Napoléon beschließt den Feldzug nach Russland."

21. Juni 1812 – Sechster Koalitionskrieg (Russland-Feldzug):
  "Napoléon befiehlt den Einmarsch nach Russland."

13. Oktober 1812 – Sechster Koalitionskrieg (Russland-Feldzug):
  "Napoléon in Russland."

(nach Ernest Messonier, Campagne de France, 1814)

16. Oktober 1813 – Sechster Koalitionskrieg (Befreiungskriege):
  "Napoléon und seine Offiziere vor der Schlacht bei Leipzig."

18. Oktober 1813 – Sechster Koalitionskrieg (Befreiungskriege):
  "Napoléon in der Schlacht bei Leipzig."

6. April 1814 – Sechster Koalitionskrieg (Frankreich-Feldzug):
  "Napoleons Abdankung."

4. Mai 1814 – Sechster Koalitionskrieg (Frankreich-Feldzug):
  "Napoleon im Exil."

19. Juni 1815 – Siebenter Koalitionskrieg (Napoleons Hundert Tage):
  "Napoleon nach der Schlacht bei Waterloo."

15. Juli 1815 – Siebenter Koalitionskrieg (Napoleons Hundert Tage):
  "Napoleons Abschied von Frankreich."

15. Oktober 1815 bis 5. Mai 1821 (Verbannung):
  "Napoleon auf St. Helena."

"Twas in Trafalgar's Bay, October 21st, 1805" (British Patriotic Song)

The Battle of Trafalgar was fought October 21st 1805. Nelson with 31 ships attacked a combined French and Spanish Fleet of 40 ships and gained a victory of undying lustre, glorious in the annals of the British Navy. As the English ships bore down to the attack, from the mast head of the "Victory", Nelson's Flagship, fluttered the famous signal: "England expects every man to do his Duty". E'er the Battle ceased, Nelson was shot and died within three hours of receiving his mortal wound.

  (… unbekannter Künstler; Motiv aus der Reihe »DEEDs OF BRITISH HEROISM« [und »NELSON's FAMOUS VICTORIES«])

"The Battle of Trafalgar, October 21st, 1805"

The Battle of Trafalgar …

  (… unbekannter Künstler; Motiv aus der Reihe »NELSON's FAMOUS VICTORIES«)

"NAPOLEON 1er, d'apres l'Original de Meissonier - Napoleon on his Return from Russia."

The great Russian Campaign, which marked the turning in the successful career of Napoleon, was started in May 1812. Moscow was entered on September 14th, but the fire which broke out the following day necessitated a hasty retreat. The cold and snow and the lack of food devastated the invading Army, and of the 600.000 men who started in May only 100.000 returned safely the following December.

This picture which depicts Napoleon at the age of 42, was painted by J.L.E. Meissonnier (1815-1891).

"Waterloo - Attack on Hougoumont and the Burning of the Farmhouse"

Hougoumont. A farmhouse and grounds, which played an important part in the famous battle of Waterloo, June 18th, 1815. Hougoumont was held with great valour and determination by a small detachment of British troops, against constant attacks by superior tumbers of French troops during the whole battle.
18. Juni 1815: Waterloo - Die Schlacht um Hougoumont. Napoleons eigentlich als Ablenkung geplanter Angriff auf Wellingtons westlichen Flügel entwickelte sich bald zu einer Schlacht, in die mehr und mehr Regimenter der französischen Linien-Infanterie verwickelt wurden. Zwar gelang es den Franzosen, den Hof des von der britischen Garde und den legendären Scharf-Schützen erbittert verteidigten Gehöfts von Hougoumont zu stürmen, doch wurde auch dieser Angriff von den Briten zurückgeschlagen, und Napoleon gab schließlich den Befehl, den Angriff abzubrechen und den Guts-Hof mit Haubitzen in Brand zu schießen.
  (… nach einem Motiv von Robert Alexander Hillingford aus der Reihe »DEEDs OF BRITISH HEROISM«)

"Lord Hill ordering the 13th Light Dragoons to attack at the Battle of Waterloo"

18. Juni 1815: Die Schlacht bei Waterloo. Das 13te (leichte) Dragoner-Regiment, das bei Waterloo von Oberst-Leutnant Shapland Boyse kommandiert wurde und der 7ten Kavallerie-Brigade zugehörte, operativ jedoch der 5ten Kavallerie-Brigade angegliedert worden war, hatte sich im Laufe des Tages bereits an einigen Attacken beteiligt. Der Regiments-Geschichte nach schlug die Einheit im Rahmen des alliierten Gegen-Angriffs ein Karree französischer Garde-Infanterie vollständig in die Flucht. Ein Offizier des 13ten schrieb: Unser letzter und brillantester Angriff erfolgte in dem Moment, als Lord Hill, der die Bewegung der preussischen Armee bemerkte und die französische kaiserliche Garde im Begriff war, einen Teil der britischen Stellung zu erzwingen, ausrief: "Schlagt sie zurück, 13te!" Ein solcher Befehl von einem solchen Mann konnte nicht missverstanden werden und wurde pünktlich befolgt.

"Emperor Napoleon and his Imperial Guard at the Battle of Waterloo"

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18.Juni 1815: Die Schlacht bei Waterloo. Die Alliierten haben die Angriffe der französischen Infanterie und sämtliche Attacken der Kavallerie abgewehrt. Kurz vor 19:00 Uhr bleibt dem Kaiser nur noch die Wahl zwischen Rückzug oder dem finalen Einsatz seiner Garde. Der Ausgang ist bekannt: "La Garde meurt mais ne se rend pas!"

"Off to the Front."

"I have implicit confidence in you, my soldiers. Duty is your watchword, and I know your duty will be nobly done. I shall follow your every movement with deepest interest and mark with cager satisfaction your daily progress; indeed your welfare will never be absent from my thoughts."GEORGE R.I.
From "The King's Message", 9th August, 1914.

  (… Motiv aus der Reihe "OUR TERRITORIALs")

"Travelling Field Kitchen - Cooking Meals on March"

The »Army Service Corps«: Was it Napoleon who said "the army marches on its stomach" It is obvious that the commissariat has a great part to play in the health and well-being and the effectiveness of the troops on active service. Never before perhaps have men "at the front" been so well catered for. The daily supply of fresh meat and bread for such immense armies is, in itself, no small achievement.

  (… Motiv aus der Reihe »AT THE FRONT«)

"Charge of the First Life Guards at Klein Zillebeke 1914"

19. Oktober 1914: Beginn der ersten Flandern-Schlacht (First battle of Ypres; 19. Oktober bis 22. November 1914).
Die Besetzung der Höhen von Klein Zillebeke, einer kleinen Ortschaft in der Nähe von Ypern, brachte den deutschen Truppen zwar einen strategischen Vorteil; die Absicht der deutschen Führung, durch einen Angriff der 4. Armee entlang der Kanal-Küste das britische Expeditionskorps (British Expeditionary Force) abzuschneiden, konnte jedoch nicht verwirklicht werden. Trotz schwerster Verluste auf beiden Seiten konnten die Deutschen die wichtige Stellung bis zum Ende des Krieges halten.

»Officer - Honourable Artillery Company (Infantry) - 1914«

The HAC proudly traces its origin to a charter granted by Henry VIII in 1537. Members served with the CIV in the Boer War, 1899-1902. During the Great War, 1914-1918, the infantry battalions fought on the Western Front in France and in Italy, while the artillery batteries served in the arduous campaign against the Turkish Army in Palestine. In the Second World War, 1939-1945, the infantry element served as an officer producing unit, and the four artillery regiments fought in Egypt, North Africa, Italy, France, Belgium and Germany.
Present Title: The Honourable Artillery Company

»Sergeant - The Westminster Dragoons (2nd County of London Yeomanry) - 1909«

Although raised in 1901, many officers and men had already seen service with the Imperial Yeomanry in the Boer War. In the Great War, 1914-1918, the regiment fought a gallant dismounted action in Gallipoli before joining Allenby's Desert Mounted Corps as cavalry and fighting the Turks in Sinai, and at Beersheba, Gaza and Jerusalem in Palestine. In 1920 the Dragoons were converted to an armoured car company, and in the Second World War, 1939-1945, landed in Normandy. On D-Day equipped with flail tanks and various assault vehicles as part of the 79th Armoured Division.
Present Title: H.Q. (Westminster Dragoons) Squadron
The Royal Yeomanry

»Private - 1st (City of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers) TF - 1910«

This Territorial Battalion of The Royal Fusiliers was rap in 1859 by Thomas Hughes, author of Tom Brown's Schooldays, as the 19th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps. During the Boer War, 1899-1902, a Service Company fought alongside its Regular comrades as part of the Fusilier Brigade. The Battalion took part in the landing at Suvla Bay on the Gallipoli Peninsular in 1915, and then served on the Western Front in the Great War, 1914-18. In the Second World War, 1939-1945, they were present at two more famous assault landings at Salerno and Anzio in Italy.
Present Title C (City of London) Company, 5th (Volunteer) Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers

»Private 5th (City of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade) TF 1908«

This unit was raised in 1859 as the 1st London Rifle Volunteer Corps, and first saw action in South Africa when 150 men joined the City Imperial Volunteers and the Imperial Yeomanry to fight in the Boer War, 1899-1902. During the Great War, 1914-1918, the Battalion served with distinction on the Western Front in France and Flanders. Two battalions served in the Second World War, 1939-1945, the 1st Battalion fought in the Western Desert with the 8th Army, and North Africa with the 1st Army, while the 2nd Battalion served in Europe.
Present Title "C" Company 4th (Volunteer) Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

»The Sergeant-Major - 14th (County of London) Battalion. The London Regiment - London TF 1909«

This famous Regiment was raised in 1859 by Lord Elcho from Scots resident in London, and adopted the Elcho family tweed of Hodden Grey for its uniform. During the Boer War, 1899-1902, the Regiment formed a Service Company of The Gordon Highlanders, and was the first Territorial regiment in action in the Great War, 1914-1918, when the 1st Battalion made a gallant bayonet charge at Messines. The 2nd Battalion fought in The Balkans and Palestine. During the Second World War, 1939-1945, The London Scots served in the Western Desert, North Africa and Italy.
Present Title G (London Scottish) Company. 1st Battalion, 51st Highland Volunteers

»Officer 16th (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (Queen's Westminster Rifles) TF - 1911«

Raised in 1860 as the 22nd Middlesex Rifle Corps. The Queen's Westminsters gained the Battle Honour "South Africa" when members joined the City Imperial Volunteers to fight in the Boer War, 1899-1902. The Battalion fought with distinction in France and Flanders throughout the Great War, 1914-1918, as part of the 56th (London) Division. In the Second World War, 1939-1945, they saw service in the Western Desert, Italy, France and Germany. On 6th June 1944 they took part in the epic D-Day landings on the Normandy beaches.
Present Title "B" Company 4th (Volunteer) Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

TF: Task Force (spezielle Aufgaben- oder Einsatz-Gruppe)

»Officer - The Essex Yeomanry (TF) 1912«

The Essex Yeomanry has its origin in the independent troops of volunteer cavalry formed throughout Essex in 1798 to resist Napoleon's threatened invasion of England. Col. R. B. Colvin raised the Essex Imperial Yeomanry in 1901 with Squadrons at Colchester, Braintree, Epping and Southend. The Regiment saw action in France and Flanders during the Great War, 1914-1918, and in the Second World War, 1939-1945, it expanded to four regiments of artillery and served in the Western Desert, Egypt, Libya, Italy, Burma, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.

»Driver - Essex Battery, Royal Horse Artillery (TF) 1913«

Major Frank Hilder raised the Essex RHA in 1908 with the Headquarters at Colchester. During the Great War, 1914-1918, the Battery served in the Middle East with the 5th Cavalry Division and were present at the Battles of Gaza, and at Jerusalem, Jericho, Damascus and Alleppo. In 1932 they amalgamated with the Essex Yeomanry as 339 Battery, 104th (Essex Yeomanry) Regiment, RHA (TA). In the Second World War, 1939-45, the Regiment served in the Western Desert and were present at the Siege of Tobruk, and the Battle of El Alamein, and then fought with distinction in Italy.

»Private 1st Battalion, The Essex Regiment 1905.«

The 44th Foot was raised in 1741 and given the title East Essex Regiment in 1782, and 1st Battalion, Essex Regiment in 1881. It amalgamated with the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment in 1958, and is now part of The Royal Anglian Regiment. The Battle Honours include Salamanca 1812 (here the 2/44th captured a French Eagle), Waterloo 1815, Inkerman 1854, Taku Forts 1860 (where the 44th won two VCs), South Africa 1899-1902, France and Flanders 1914-1918, and Tobruk 1941, Chindits 1944, and Burma 1943-1945 during the Second World War. Present Title: 3rd Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment.

»Sergeant 4th Battalion, The Essex Regiment (TF) 1913«

24 companies of Essex Rifle Volunteers were raised in 1859-60. Nine of the West Essex units were grouped in 1861 to form the 1st Volunteer Battalion with head- quarters at Ilford. They were retitled 4th Battalion, The Essex Regiment (TF) in 1908, and now form a company in a volunteer battalion of The Royal Anglian Regiment. Two active service companies served in South Africa during the Boer War, 1899-1902, and in the Great War, 1914- 1918, the battalion fought at Gallipoli, and in Palestine. The 4th Essex served in Egypt, North Africa, Italy and Greece during the Second World War, 1939-1945. Present Title: 1st (Essex) Company, 5th (Volunteer) - Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment.

»Corporal - 2nd East Anglian Brigade, Royal Field Artillery (TF) 1909«

Volunteer artillery units were raised in Essex in 1859 for the defence of coastal towns and the Thames estuary. Field artillery was established in 1908 when the 2nd East Anglian Brigade, RFA (TF) raised batteries at Stratford, Romford and Grays. During the Great War, 1914-1918, they fought in Palestine as the 271st Brigade, RFA, notably at Gaza in 1917 in support of Territorials of The Essex Regiment. In the Second World War, 1939-1945, they served in Egypt, Persia and Iraq as field artillery, and in Italy as mountain artillery. In 1947 the unit was retitled 285th (Essex) Airborne Light Regiment, R.A. (T.A.) and was absorbed into a London artillery unit in 1956. Successor Unit 289 Commando Battery, Royal Artillery (Volunteers).

»Officer - Essex Fortress, Royal Engineers (TF) 1912«

Essex Volunteer Engineers were raised in 1860, and in 1899 Major R. E. B. Crompton, head of the electrical works in Chelmsford, formed a company for active service in the Boer War. In 1908 they became the Essex Fortress, Electric Light Company, Royal Engineers (TF). Essex engineers served with the British Army in a variety of roles during both World Wars. Upon reconstitution of the Territorial Army in 1947 the 134th Construction Engineer Regiment was formed with squadrons at Southend, Chelmsford and Woodford. This Regiment was later disbanded and after a 100 years of service there are now no volunteer Royal Engineer units in Essex.

»Officer - The Westminster Dragoons (2nd County of London Yeomanry) 1912«

The Westminster Dragoons were raised in 1901 as Imperial Yeomanry. In The Great War, 1914-1918, they fought at Gallipoli as infantry, in Palestine as cavalry, and in France as machine-gunners. In 1920 they were converted to an armoured car company, and during the Second World War, 1939-1945, they landed in Normandy on D-Day equipped with flail tanks as part of the 79th Armoured Division. The Westminster Dragoons were amalgamated with the Berkshire Yeomanry in 1961, and now forms a squadron of The Royal Yeomanry. Present Title: H.Q. (Westminster Dragoons) Squadron, The Royal Yeomanry.

»Sergeant - Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry (Prince of Wales' Own) 1897«

This unit, the senior Regiment of Yeomanry, was raised in 1794 and given the titles "Royal" in 1830 and "Prince of Wales' Own" in 1863. Volunteer companies served in South Africa with the Imperial Yeomanry during the Boer War, 1899-1902. The Regiment entered The Great War, 1914-1918, as cavalry but later converted to infantry and fought in France and Flanders. During the Second World War, 1939-1945, The Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry served in Iraq, Syria, Persia, Egypt and Italy as an armoured formation. They now maintain a squadron each in the Royal Yeomanry and the Wessex Yeomanry. Present Title: A (Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry) Squadron, The Royal Yeomanry.

»Officer - Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry, 1900«

The Sherwood Rangers has its origin in the independent troops of volunteer cavalry raised in Nottinghamshire in 1794. They were formed into a regiment in 1828, and provided a company of Imperial Yeomanry for the Boer War, 1899-1902, and fought at Gallipoli and in Palestine during The Great War, 1914-1918. The Rangers served on Crete and in the Western Desert in the Second World War, before landing in Normandy on D-Day and fighting throughout North-West Europe. The Regiment now provides a squadron to the Royal Yeomanry and an infantry element to the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment. Present Title: B (Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry) Squadron, The Royal Yeomanry.

»Officer - Royal East Kent Mounted Rifles (Duke of Connaught's Own) 1910«

The County of Kent maintained two yeomanry regiments until 1920 when the Queen's Own West Kent Yeomanry and the Royal East Kent Mounted Rifles were amalgamated to form an artillery regiment. In 1961 the Kent Yeomanry joined with the 3rd/4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters) to form a squadron in The Royal Yeomanry. Volunteers of all three units fought in the Imperial Yeomanry during the Boer War, 1899- 1902, and served in Gallipoli, Egypt, Palestine and France in The Great War, 1914-1918. During the Second World War, 1939-1945, they fought in North Africa, Italy and North-West Europe. Present Title: C (Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry) Squadron, The Royal Yeomanry.

»Officer - North Irish Horse, 1913«

The North Irish Horse was raised in 1902 as a regiment of Imperial Yeomanry by the Earl of Shaftsbury. In 1905 it became a unit of the Special Reserve. Two regiments served in France and Flanders during The Great War, 1914-1918, gaining seventeen Battle Honours and a Victoria Cross. After the war the Regiment was disembodied until 1939. It then became an armoured regiment, and served in North Africa and Italy during the Second World War, 1939-1945. The North Irish Horse bacame an armoured car regiment of the Territorial Army in 1947, and since 1967 has provided a squadron of The Royal Yeomanry and a signal unit in Northern Ireland.

»Bandsman - Inns of Court and City Yeomanry, 1986«

The Inns of Court Regiment and the City of London Yeomanry ("The Rough Riders") were amalgamated in 1961 to form the present unit. The Inns of Court Regiment claims a history dating from 1584. In 1803 George III dubbed the regiment "The Devil's Own" on being told it was composed of lawyers. The unit was an Officers' Training Corps during The Great War, and an armoured car regiment in the Second World War. The Rough Riders were raised in 1899 for service in the South African War, and saw action at Gallipoli and in Palestine during The Great War. In the Second World War they served in the Western Desert and Italy as an artillery regiment. The unit is now the band of The Royal Yeomanry and wears The Rough Riders full dress. Present Title: Inns of Court and City Yeomanry, The Band of The Royal Yeomanry.

»The Royal Canadian Dragoons Warrant Officer - Escort to The Guidon Adjudant«

Raised: 1883 - Headquarters: Lahr, West Germany - Regimental March: "Monsieur Beaucaire", Dismounted March: "Light of Foot" - Colonel-in-Chief: HRH The Prince of Wales - Battle Honours: North-West Canada 1885, South Africa 1900, Pursuit to Mons - France and Flanders 1915-1918, Italy 1944-45, North-West Europe 1945.

»Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians), Trooper - The Ceremonial Mounted Troop«

Raised: 1900 - Headquarters: Calgary, Alberta - Regimental March: "Soldiers of The Queen " - Regimental Motto: "Perserverance " - Colonel-in-Chief: HRH The Prince of Wales - Battle Honours: South Africa 1900-1901, Somme 1916, France and Flanders 1915-18, Italy 1944-1945, North-West Europe 1945, Korea 1951-1953.

»8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's), Sergeant - Escort to The Guidon«

Raised: 1848 - Headquarters: Petawawa, Ontario - Regimental March: "The 8th Hussars" - Regimental Motto: "Regi Patriaeque Fidelis" - Colonel-in-Chief: HRH The Princess Anne - Battle Honours: Somme 1916, France and Flanders 1915-1916, Gothic Line - Italy 1944-45, Delfziji Pocket North-West Europe 1945.

»The Royal Canadian Regiment, Corporal - Pioneer Platoon«

Raised: 1883 - Headquarters: London, Ontario - Regimental March: "The Royal Canadian Regiment" - Motto: "Pro Patria" - Colonel-in-Chief: HRH The Duke of Edinburgh - Battle Honours: North-West Canada 1885, South Africa 1899-1900, Vimy Ridge 1917, Italy 1943-1945, North-West Europe 1945, Korea 1951-1953.

»Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry - Officer«

Raised: 1914 - Headquarters: Calgary, Alberta - Regimental March: "Tipperary" - Regimental Song: "Ric-A-Dam-Doo " - Colonel-in-Chief: Countess Mountbatten of Burma - Battle Honours: Ypres 1915-1917, Frezenberg-France and Flanders 1914-1918, Italy 1943-1945, North-West Europe 1945, Kapyong-Korea 1950-53.

»Le Royal Vingt-Deuxième Régiment - Le Chevrier-Major« (Der "Ziegen"-Major)

Leve: 1914 - Quartier-Général: La Citadelle, Québec - Marche Régimentaire: "Vive La Canadienne " - Devise Régimentaire: "Je Me Souviens " - Colonel-en-Chef: Sa Majeste la Reine Elizabeth II - Honneurs de Bataille: Vimy 1917, Passchedaele - Amiens France et Flandres 1915-18, Italie 1943-1945, Nord-ouest de L'Europe 1945, Coree 1951-1953.

»Trooper - 17th Lancers, Balaclava 1854«

The 17th Lancers were raised in 1759 as a regiment of Light Dragoons. The first saw action during the American War of Independence, 1775-1783, then Jamaica in 1795, Argentina and Uruguay in 1807, and in India from 1808 to 1822. On the 25th October 1854 the 17th Lancers took part in the heroic Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava during the Crimean War with Russia. 678 cavalrymen charged a battery of 12 guns and thousands of Russian cavalry and infantry deployed at the end of a valley, while artillery and riflemen fired on them from the heights on either side as they rode the length of the valley. 247 men did not return.

»Sergeant - 21st Lancers, Omdurman 1898«

The 21st Light Dragoons were raised in 1760 by the Marquis of Granby. After many disbandments and re-raisings they emerged as the 21st Hussars in 1861, and were re-equipped as lancers in 1897. During the Nile campaign of 1898, 310 men of the 21st Lancers charged a force of Dervishes at Omdurman in the Sudan. As they reached a dried up watercourse 2,000 hidden tribesman rose and confronted the lancers, undeterred they charged through them, dismounted, and fired back into the mass of enemy, driving them from the wadi. Quenn Victoria honoured the 21st Lancers with the title - Empress of Indias - and authorised the wearing of French grey facings.

»Officers - 17th Duke of Cambridges Own Lancers and 21st Empress of Indias Lancers, 1912«

The image shows the officers Full Dress uniform of both regiments worn prior to 1914. The characteristic Lance Cap was derived from the Polish national headdress and worn by all six lancer regiments of the British Army at that time. A distinctive plastron in the facing colour of the regiment adorned the front of the tunic, for the 17th Lancers it was white, and the 21st Lancers French grey. The officer of the 17th Lancers is wearing mounted full dress breeches and riding boots, while the 21st Lancer officer is wearing dismounted full dress overall trousers and Wellington boots.

»Corporal 17th (Duke of Cambridge's Own) Lancers, France 1914«

After service in the Crimean War, the 17th Lancers saw action in India during the Mutiny, 1857, and in South Africa in the Zulu War of 1879, and the Boer War of 1899-1902. The Regiment embarked for France on the outbreak of the Great War in 1914, and fought throughout the conflict, gaining the Battle Honour France and Flanders 1914-1918. Added to that general honour is a roll of individual Battle Honours that include Festubert 1914, Somme 1916 and 1918, Amiens, Hindenburg Line, St. Quentin Canal, Cambrai 1917 and 1918, and Pursuit to Mons. The 21st Lancers, in the meantime, gained the Battle Honour Frontier India, 1915 and 1916.

»Trooper 17th/21st Lancers, Italy 1944«

In 1922 the 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own) and the 21st Lancers (Empress of India's) were amalgamated to form the 17th/21st Lancers. They were mechanized in 1938, shortly before the Second World War of 1939-1945, and took part in the North African campaign, 1942-43, as an armoured regiment and saw action at Tebourba Gap, Kasserine, Fondouk and Tunis. In 1944 the 17th/21st Lancers landed in Italy and fought at the second battle for Cassino, the capture of Perugia, the advance to Florence, Argenta Gap and Fossa Cembalina as a regiment in the 26th Armoured Brigade of the 6th Armoured Division.

»Trooper - The Lance Guard, 17th/21st Lancers West Germany 1986«

Since the ned of the Second World War in 1945, the Regiment has served in Greece, Hong Kong, Libya, Cyprus, Germany and Northern Ireland. The 17th/21st Lancers are now equipped with Challenger tanks and currently based in Germany with the 1st British Corps of the British Army of the Rhine. It comprises an HQ Squadron and four Sabre Squadrons with a strength of 450 officers and men. The Regimental Headquarters are in Munster, Westphalia, and the Regiment recruits in Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and South Humberside. The 17th/21st Lancers have not forgotten their cavalry traditions and maintain a Lance Guard for ceremonial occasions.

»Constable - North-West Mounted Police [NWMP], 1880«

The NWMP were raised by Act of Parliament in 1873 to maintain the law among the Indians, settlers and whisky traders in the North-West Territories of Canada. In 1874 the first 300 men commenced the Great March westward to establish a headquarters, and build a chain of forts to start operations.

»Sergeant - NWMP, Strathcona's Horse, South Africa, 1900«

Canada sent a contingent of troops to South Africa to help the hard-pressed British Army during the Boer War, 1899-1902. Many members of the NWMP were given leave to join the newly raised Strathcona's Horse. Sergeant A. H. Richardson, NWMP, won Canada's first Victoria Cross for bravery in action.

»Corporal - Royal North-West Mounted Police, 1905«

The title Royal was confered on the NWMP by King Edward VII in 1904. Since 1873, apart from normal police duties, the force had pacified the Sioux after the death of Custer in 1876; helped to quell the North-West Rebellion in 1885 and maintained law and order in the Yukon during the Gold Rush of 1898.

»Trooper - 'B' Squadron RNWMP, Siberia, Russia, 1918«

The RNWMP raised two cavalry squadrons for service in the Great War, 1914-1918, 'A' Squadron went to the Western Front in France and 'B' Squadron served in Siberia, Russia as part of the Allied force that attempted to thwart the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution. The campaign was abandoned in 1920.

»Corporal - No. 1 Provost Company (RCMP), Italy, 1943«

The RCMP provided the personnel of No. 1 Provost Company of the Canadian Army during the Second World War, 1939-1945. They served with distinction in England, Sicily, Italy, France, Holland, Belgium and Germany. 8 members of the company were killed in action or died of wounds.

»Constable - Review Order, 1986 Royal Canadian Mounted Police«

The RCMP is the federal police force of Canada. The Headquarters are in Ottawa and 13 operational Divisions are located throughout the country supported by Air and Marine services. The RCMP training academy is at Regina, Saskatchewan and the Musical Ride and the RCMP Band are based at Rockcliffe, Ontario.

»Balaclava«

This painting depicts a scene after the Charge of The Light Brigade at Bataclava on 25th October 1854, during the Crimean War. The dismounted trooper is Private W. H. Pennington, 11th Hussars, who took part in the charge and posed for Lady Butler when she painted the picture in 1876. He later became an actor and died in 1923. The painting was presented to the Manchester City Art Gallery in 1898.

»Quatre Bras«

The action at Quatre Bras, Belgium, 16th June 1815, gave Wellington time to deploy his forces for the epic Battle of Waterloo two days later. This painting shows a square of the 28th Foot (The Gloucestershire Regiment) resisting cavalry at Quatre Bras. Lady Butler completed the painting in 1875, and it was purchased by the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia in 1884 on the advice of A. Teddy Thompson.

»Steady the Drums and Fifes«

Two of Lady Butler's sons, Patrick and Martin, posed for this painting in 1897 which shows the Drums and Fifes of the 57th Foot (The Middlesex Regiment) waiting, under fire, to sound the advance at the Battle of Albuhera, 1811. The drummers are wearing jackets of the facing colour of the Regiment. The painting was purchased by The Middlesex Regiment and is now in the collection of The Queen's Regiment.

»The Return from Inkerman«

Elizabeth Thompson painted this scene of the Crimean War in 1877, and described it thos "It shows the remnants of the Guards and the 20th Regiment and odds and ends of infantry returning in the grey of a November evening from the "Soldiers Battle", most of the men very weary." In the same year she married Major William Butler, who was Knighted in 1888, became a General, and died in 1910. The Ferens Art Gallery, Kingston upon Hull, purchased the painting in 1913.

»Calling the Roll after an Engagement in the Crimes«

This painting, popularly named "The Roll Call", caused a sensation when it was exhibited at The Royal Academy in 1874. A policeman had to be stationed in front of the picture to control the crowds queueing to see the painting. Queen Victoria was also intrigued by The Roll Call, and after a private viewing at Windsor Castle, bought the painting. It is reproduced here by gracious permission of Her Majesty The Queen.

»The Defence of Rorke's Dri«

Queen Victoria commissioned Lady Butler to paint this scene of the heroic defence of Rorke's Drift in 1879. Eleven V.C.s were awarded for this action during the Zulu War when 100 men of the 24th Foot repulsed an onslaught by 4.000 Zulu warriors on a small supply store and field hospital near the Buffalo River in Natal, South Africa. This painting reproduced by gracious permission of Her Majesty The Queen.

»Grenadier - First Foot Guards, 1751«

In 1656 the exiled Charles II raised a regiment from his followers in Flanders known as the Royal Regiment of Guards commanded by Lord Wentworth. When restored to the throne in 1660 the King commissioned Colonel John Russell to raise a new regiment for his personal pro- tection, which joined with Wentworth's Regiment in 1665 to form the King's Regiment of Foot Guards. As the First Regiment of Foot Guards they fought at Tangier (1680), Namur (1695), Gibraltar (1704), Blenheim (1704), Ramillies (1706), Oudenarde (1708), Malplaquet (1709), Dettingen (1743), Wilhelmstahl (1762), and in many battles during the American Revolutionary War (1775- 1783).

»Sergeant - Light Company, First Foot Guards, 1815«

During the Peninsular War (1808-14) the First Foot Guards saw action against the French at Corunna (1809) and Barrosa (1811) in Spain, and Nive (1813) in France. At the Battle of Waterloo, June 18th 1815, the Light Companies of the Regiment occupied the orchard of Hougoumont on Wellington's right flank and were instrumental in the gallant defence of the buildings. The Regiment then faced Napoleon's elite Grenadiers of the Imperial Guard; the First Foot Guards repulsed and then routed them at bayonet point. For this action the Regiment received the title of the 1st or Grenadier Regiment of Foot Guards.

»Officer - Grenadier Guards, 1854«

Britain, France and Turkey went to war with Russia in 1854, and the 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards were sent to the Crimea. The Regiment fought gallantly throughout the war, but suffered dreadfully during the Russian winter through lack of suitable clothing, food, and medical facilities, despite the efforts of Florence Nightin- gale and her nurses. Our illustration depicts an officer in the uniform worn at the beginning of the campaign. Four Grenadier Guardsmen were awarded the Victoria Cross in the Crimean War, and three more Battle Honours were added to the colours of the Regiment "Alma", "Inkerman" and "Sevastopol".

»Private - Grenadier Guards, 1900«

After the Crimean War, 1854-56, the Grenadier Guards saw service in Egypt and the Sudan and fought at Tel-el- Kebir (1882), Suakin (1885) and Khartoum (1898). Some Grenadiers were mounted on camels and served in the Guards Camel Regiment. Two battalions were invloved in South Africa during the Boer War of 1899-1902, includ- ing some personnel who served in the Guards Mounted Infantry Companies in the guerilla war that followed the Boer surrender. In The Great War 1914-18, four battalions served in the Guards Division in France and Flanders where Grenadiers won seven Victoria Crosses and gained many Battle Honours including Marne, Ypres, Loos, Somme, Cambrai and Arras.

»Officer - 2nd (Armoured) Battalion, Grenadier Guards, Guards Armoured Division, 1944«

Six battalions of the Grenadier Guards served in the Second World War 1939-45. The 1st (Motor) Battalion as lorry-borne infantry, and 2nd (Armoured) Battalion equipped with Sherman tanks, both fought in Normandy, Belgium, Holland and Germany as part of the Guards Armoured Division. The 4th Battalion, in Churchill tanks, served with the 6th Guards Tank Brigade in North-West Europe. The 3rd Battalion saw action in France in 1940, then joined with the 5th and 6th Battalions to serve in North Africa and Italy with the 1st, 24th and 201st Guards Brigades. They fought at Mareth, Salerno, Monte Camino, Anzio and the Gothic Line.

»Regimental Sergeant-Major - Grenadier Guards, 1987«

The black bearskin caps and scarlet tunics of the Grenadier Guards are a familiar sight when the Regiment is performing public duties in London and Windsor. The Queen is Colonel-in-Chief of the Grenadier Guards and the annual ceremony of Trooping the Colour on Horse Guards Parade is in celebration of Her Majesty's birthday. Regimental Headquarters are at Wellington Barracks in London, and recruit training takes place at the Guards Depot in Pirbright, Surrey. There are two battalions of Grenadier Guards at present, both are highly trained infantry units combining ceremonial duties with the operational commitments of infantry battalions of the British Army.

»Constable Metropolitan Police, 1829«

The rapid urbanization of London during the 18th century and the subsequent increase in lawlessness, inspired the formation of various law enforcement units. The Bow Street Runners were formed in 1749 by Henry Fielding to maintain the peace on the streets of London; the Marine Police were raised in 1798 to police the River Thames, and the Bow Street Horse Patrol began operations in 1805 providing mounted patrols reaching twenty miles from Charing Cross. The Metropolitan Police Act of 1829, guided through Parliament by Sir Robert Peel, estab-lished an organized police force for London. 1.000 officers were recruited and organized into six divisions.

»Sergeant-Metropolitan Police, 1865«

The responsibilities of the Metropolitan Police increased dramatically in the middle of the 19th century. They assumed policing of the London Docks in 1841 and Woolwich Arsenal in 1843. Chartist agitation; the Reform League riots; Fenian outrages, and the Great Exhibition of 1851 all tested the force in crowd control and discip-line. By 1864 the strength of the force had grown to 7,113. A new militaty style helmet was introduced, and drill parades under Guards' sergeants were instituted. Communications improved greatly when the electric telegraph system was extended to all divisions of the Metropolitan Police in 1867.

»Sergeant-Metropolitan Police, 1897«

By 1897 the Metropolitan Police consisted of over 15,000 men. The detective force had expanded, and headquar-ters at New Scotland Yard were opened in 1890. Motor traffic was adding to the problem of policing the thousands of horse-drawn vehicles on London's streets. The population of London grew rapidly, and with it the crime rate. One notorious crime concerned the murders committed in Whitechapel by a person dubbed "Jack the Ripper". Our illustration shows a sergeant on duty at the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897. He is wearing a helmet based on the army pattern; white gloves for ceremonial duty, and medals that show his former milit-ary service.

»Constable Metropolitan Police, 1914«

When The Great War broke out in 1914 there were 22,000 officers serving in the Metropolitan Police. More omin-ous duties were heaped on the force during the war, such as pedalling round the streets on bicycles blowing whis-tles to warn of impending Zeppelin air raids. A special constabulary of over 30,000 men was raised to serve on a part-time basis to alleviate the manpower shortage as many policemen joined the fighting services. 4,027 members of the Metropolitan Police served in the armed forces; 864 were killed or wounded and 377 won medals. for gallantry in action. The Policewoman made her ap-pearance after the Great War and has been an asset to the force ever since.

»War Reserve Constable Metropolitan Police, 1942«

During the Second World War, 1939-45, police manpower was again stretched to the limit. Many Metropolitan policemen had joined the armed forces, which led to the introduction of auxiliary police composed of re-engaged police pensioners; special constables serving on a full-time basis; and men recruited for war service only known as War Reserve Police. Apart from normal police duties the force was called upon to enforce the "blackout"; combat the black market in goods, and help in the after-math of bombing raids. An added responsibility was keeping the peace among the many thousands of allied soldiers that flocked to London in search of a respite from the rigours of military training.

»Constable Metropolitan Police, 1987«

The Metropolitan Police District is divided into 8 areas each headed by a Deputy Assistant Commissioner. There are 197 police stations throughout Greater London and 27,000 policemen and women, all under the command of the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis from head-quarters at New Scotland Yard. Police officers are trained at the Recruit Training School, Hendon, which also houses the Detective Training School and the Driver Training School. The Metropolitan Police operate a number of specialist units, including a Mounted Branch with 190 horses; a Thames Division responsible for the capital's river; a Traffic Division; a Diplomatic Potection Group; an Anti-Terrorist Branch; a Criminal Investigation Department and a Forensic Science Laboratory.

»Private - The Royal Sussex Regiment, 1890«

"Tommy" by Rudyard Kipling

Then it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "Tommy, 'ow's yer soul?"
But it's "Thin red line of 'eroes" when the drums begin to roll,
The drums begin to roll, my boys, the drums begin to roll,
O it's "Thin red line of 'eroes" when the drums begin to roll.

»Private - 66th (Berkshire) Regiment, Afghanistan 1880«

"Gunga Din" by Rudyard Kipling

Now in Injia's sunny clime,
Where I used to spend my time
A-servin' of 'Er Majesty the Queen,
of all them blackfaced crew
The finest man I knew
Was our regimental bhisti, Gunga Din.

»Corporal - The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment, Burma 1887«

"Mandalay" by Rudyard Kipling

By the old Moulmein Pagoda, lookin' eastward to the sea,
There's a Burma girl a-settin', and I know she thinks o' me;
For the wind is in the palm-trees, and the temple-bells they say:
"Come you back, you British soldier: Come you back to Mandalay!"

»Trooper - 12th (Prince of Wales' Royal) Lancers, 1890«

"Gentlemen-Rankers" by Rudyard Kipling

We're poor little lambs who've lost our way, Baal Baal Baal
We're little black sheep who've gone astray, Baa-aa-aal
Gentlemen-rankers out on the spree, Damned from here to Eternity,
God ha' mercy on such as we, Baa! Yah! Bah!

»Private - 2nd Battalion The Essex Regiment (Mounted Infantry Camel Regiment) Sudan 1885«

"Fuzzy-Wuzzy" by Rudyard Kipling

So 'ere's to you, Fuzzy-Wuzzy, at your 'ome in the Soudan;
You're a pore benighted 'eathen but a first-class fighting man;
An' 'ere's to you Fuzzy-Wuzzy, with your 'ayrick 'ead of 'air -
You big black boundin' beggar for you broke a British square!

»Sergeant and Recruits - King's Royal Rifle Corps 1890«

"The Young British Soldier" by Rudyard Kipling

When the 'arf-made recruity goes out to the East,
'E acts like a babe an 'e drinks like a beast,
An 'e wonders because 'e is frequent deceased
Ere 'e 's fit for to serve as a soldier.
Serve, serve, serve as a soldier, Serve, serve, serve as a soldier.
Serve, serve, serve as a soldier, So-oldier of the Queen!

»Légionnaire - Régiment Etrangère, Camerone, Mexique, 1863«

»Légionnaire - 1er Régiment Etrangère, Tonkin 1885«

»Légionnaire - 2° Régiment Etrangère, Maroc 1908«

»Officier - 13me Demi-Brigade de Légion Etrangère. Bir Hakeim, Afrique du Nord, 1942«

»2e Régiment Etrangerére de Parachutistes, Beyrouth, le Liban, 1982«

»Caporal-chef Pionnier - La Légion Etrangère, Le Quartier Viénot, Aubagne, France«

»1918 - In the Beginning«

With the birth of the Royal Air Force on 1st April 1918 aircrew clothing was fulfilling one main purpose, that of protecting the wearer from the elements, particularly the cold. There was no standardisation in the type of clothing worn, and very often kit was purchased privately to suit individual taste. The trademark of the military flier was a brown leather knee length coat; sheepskin lined thigh length boots, and a fur lined soft leather helmet - often of a full Balaclava type. The fur trimmed goggles were usually fitted with Triplex safety lenses. Parachute equipment was only very rarely worn.

»1930 - The Inter-War Years«

Little change in basic flying kit took place until the mid-1930's. Open cockpits were still the order of the day and flying kit reflected this. The all-in-one Sidcot suit introduced toward the end of the Great War formed the basis of many designs, of which the R.A.F. 1930 pattern flying suit was one. The new flying helmet was designed to ac commodate Gosport tubes which were the main means. of on-board communication during this period. The goggles remained the same, and boots were reduced to calf length. The acceptance of the parachute had resulted in the development of the first quick-release harness.

»1939 - The Outbreak of World War II«

By the outbreak of WWII aircraft were flying at altitudes. so great, and where the cold was so severe, that thermally insulated brown leather jackets and trousers were issued to aircrew the legendary Irvin suits. Although heavily lined with sheepskin some suits were fitted with electrical heating circuits. Oxygen masks were necessary in the high altitudes, and in 1936 the type 'D' cloth mask fitted with a microphone, and the type 'B' helmet fitted with ear-phones were introduced. Black leather, sheepskin-lined flying boots were also issued in 1936, and Mark III goggles with celluloid type lenses in 1933.

»1945 -The End of WWII and Early Post War Years«

By the end of WW II efficient cockpit heating and increased use of low level operations reduced the need for heavy protective clothing. Many aircrew wore only a 'Mae West' lifejacket over 'battledress' uniform. The type 'C' heimet introduced in 1941 and worn well into the 1950's, was worn with the 'G' type oxygen mask made of rubber which used a more efficient economiser system of oxygen delivery. The 1943 pattern boots incorporated several features to aid evasion in the event of a bale-out into enemy territory, notably the facility to cut away the suede uppers to provide a very ordinary looking pair of shoes.

»1950's 1960's - The Early Jet Era«

The dawn of the jet age saw the introduction of the 'bone dome' protective helmet as an essential part of flying kit. The Mk.1 version was a simple outer helmet worn over the 'Type G' fabric inner helmet which contained the ear-phones and electrical wiring loom. In the Mk.1a version the outer helmet was fitted with a tinted visor mounted on a sliding track. The 'H Type' oxygen mask was a refined version of the 'G Type' used during the war, as were the life jacket and boots. Pressure clothing was worn for high altitude operations, and a simple one-piece flight ove overall was worn for medium and low level operations.

»1980's The Falklands and Beyond«

With supersonic flight came further developments in flying clothing. The Mk.3C helmet, fitted with a double visor system and full internal communications wiring, is capable of withstanding the windblast of high speed ejection, and is worn with developments of P and Q series oxygen masks. The olive drab flight suit is ergonomically designed and is either a lightweight mate-rial for low altitude summer wear, or a heavier protective 'immersion suit for high altitude winter wear. Anti G force clothing and a Terrylene life jacket are worn over the flight suit. The fully laced boots are designed to with-stand ejection at high speed.

»Great Britain - Trooper 1st (Royal) Dragoons [&] Canada - Constable North-West Mounted Police«

»India - Officer 1st Bengal Lancers (Skinner's Horse) [&] Officer - 2nd (Prince of Wales's Own) Gurkha Rifles (The Simoor Rifles)«

»New Zealand - Officer - 2nd Hawera Mounted Rifles [&] Australia - Trooper - New South Wales Lancers«

»British West Indies - Sergeant-West India Regiment [&] Malta - Officer Royal Malta Artillery«

»Hong Kong - Sapper-Hong Kong Engineers (Submarine Miners) [&] West Africa - Hausa Gold Coast Constabulary«

»Ceylon - Private Ceylon Light Infantry [&] South Africa - Sergeant-Cape Town Highlanders«

»Up Guards, and at Them!«

Richard Caton Woodville was born in London in 1856 and studied art under Eduard von Gebhardt in Düsseldorf and Jean-Léon Gérôme in Paris. In 1877 he began a long association with the Illustrated London News as artist and war correspondent. He first exhibited at The Royal Academy in 1879 and continued to exhibit there until his death in 1927. "Up Guards, and at Them!" depicts an episode at Waterloo in 1815 when Wellington, shown in the background, ordered Major-General Peregrine Maitland commanding 1st Guards Brigade to advance: "Now Maitland, now's your time. Stand up Guards, make ready; fire!" (Courtesy Peter Newark's Military Pictures, Bath)

»Roll Call after the Charge of the Light Brigade«

At the outset of the charge, there were approximately 673 soldiers which consisted of 5 mounted Regiments. After the charge - only 195 men were still on their horse - 156 had been killed, 127 wounded and the remaining troops walked back to the British position. For the 13th Dragoons Regiment, they only had 8 Troopers still on their horse - Joseph Francis (Lane) was apparently one of these 8. For the 13th Light Dragoons, 69 men were killed of the estimated 109 who rode into battle that day.

»Maiwand: Saving the Guns!«

Although essentially an illustrator of contemporary and historical scenes in black and white for magazines and books, Richard Caton Woodville's many oil on canvas paintings portrayed stirring episodes from British military history. This painting is a typical example of his work, and was painted shortly after the event. It was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1882 and purchased by The Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool. The incident illustrated occured during the Second Afghan War of 1879-80. The British Army suffered a serious defeat at Maiwand despite a gallant stand by the 66th (Berkshire) Regiment and the Royal Horse Artillery. (Courtesy The Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool)

»The Charge of the 21st Lancers at Omdurman«

Woodville's service in the Yeomanry must have helped him in his paintings of spirited cavalry charges. He was an accomplished horseman and sportsman and revelled in big game hunting. In 1889 he accompanied Prince Albert Victor to India and produced some dramatic drawings of tiger shoots. Battle paintings however continued to be his main output. This cavalry charge took place at Omdurman in 1898 during the reconquest of the Sudan. The 21st Lancers commanded by Colonel Martin charged a body of Dervishes without knowing that hundreds more were hidden in a dried-up watercourse. The enemy rose and confronted the lancers who nonetheless pressed home the attack. (Courtesy the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool)

»The Guards at Tel-el-Kebir«

Queen Victoria commissioned a painting from Richard Caton Woodville showing her son The Duke of Connaught in command of the 1st (Guards) Brigade at the battle of Tel-el-Kebir, 13th September 1882. The painting was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1884 with the following note in the catalogue; "On the enemy opening fire. The Duke of Connaught at once formed his brigade for attack. At this moment his brigade stood on a ridge, the range of which had evidently been ascertained by the enemy's gunners." His Royal Highness was com- mended for setting an example of cool courage under fire. Reproduced by Gracious Permission of Her Majesty the Queen

»The Memorial Service for General Gordon at Khartoum«

Many examples of Richard Caton Woodville's military art are in national museums, Regimental Collections and The Royal Collection. His prolific output of black and white drawings for the Illustrated London News were, and still are, used in countless books and magazines. Despite the errors of uniform in some of his paintings R. Caton Woodville's reputation as one of Britain's leading battle painters remains intact. This painting of the memorial service for General Gordon in the ruined palace at Khartoum the day after the Battle of Omdurman, was painted at the request of Queen Victoria and exhibited at The Royal Academy in 1899. Reproduced by Gracious Permission of Her Majesty the Queen.

»Officer - HMS Centurion, 1776«

»Gunner - HMS Victory, 1805«

»Officer - HMS Centurion, 1776«

»Leading Seaman - HMS Iron Duke, 1916«

»Officer - HMS Ashanti, 1941«

»Radio Operator (Tactical) - HMS Ark Royal, 1988«

»Carabinier of Foot - 1814«

The Carabinieri were raised in Piedmont by Royal Patent in 1814 as a corps of the army in time of war, and respon- sible for maintaining law and order in peacetime. The "Napoleonic" bicorne hat of their first uniform has survived in various forms over the years and is still worn in full dress today.

Carabiniere a piedi - 1814
I Carabinieri sorsero in Piemonte a seguito di Regie Patenti nel 1814 come Corpo dell'esercito in tempo di guerra e responsabile del mantenimento della legge e dell'ordine in pace. Il "Napoleonico" bicorno della loro prima uniforme è sopravvissuto in varie forme attraverso gli anni ed è portato tutt'ora con la grande uniforme.

»Horse Carabinier - Campaign Uniform - 1848«

The Carabinieri fought in all the Independence and Reunification wars of Italy. At Pastrengo, in 1848, the Royal Escort of Carabinieri mounted a gallant cavalry charge at a critical moment of the battle. Every year in commemoration of that event the Mounted Squadrons reenact the charge in the Piazza di Siena in Rome.
Carabiniere a cavallo - Uniforme da campagna, 1848-1870
I Carabinieri combatterono in tutte le guerre di indipendenza a dell'unità d'Italia. A Pastrengo, nel 1848, i Carabinieri a cavallo della scorta reale effettuarono una brillante carica in un momento critico della battaglia. Ogni anno in commemorazione di tale evento uno Squadrone montato ripete la carica a Piazza di Siena a Roma.

»Carabinier of Foot - First World War, 1916«

Italy entered the First World War in 1915 and fought against the Austrians in the mountains of northern Italy. The Carabinieri served in this arduous campaign and were present at Isonzo, Podgora, Carso, Sabotino, San Michele, Piave. They had the honour of being the first troops to enter Gorizia on 9 August, 1916.
Carabiniere a piedi - Prima Guerra Mondiale, 1916
L'Italia entro in guerra nel 1915 e combattè contro gli Austriaci sulle montagne del settentrione. I Carabinieri servirono in questa difficile campagna e furono presenti sull'Isonzo, Podgora, Carso, Sabotino, S. Michele, Piave. Ebbero l'onore di essere le prime truppe ad entrare a Gorizia il 9 Agosto, 1916.

»Carabinier - Full Dress, Turin, 1933«

After the Reunification wars the Carabinieri were engaged in a long campaign to suppress brigandry, especially in southern Italy. Natural disasters and epidemics have seen dramatic rescue operations mounted by the Carabinieri, and in 1933 a monument dedicated to the Carabinieri was erected in Turin by a grateful nation.
Carabiniere in Grande Uniforme Torino, 1933
Dopo le guerre di unificazione, i Carabinieri furono impegnati in una lunga campagna contro il brigantaggio, specie nel centro-sud. Disastri naturali ed epidemie videro drammatiche operazioni di salvataggio condotte dai Carabinieri, e nel 1933 un monumento dedicato ai Carabinieri fu eretto a Torino dalla nazione grata.

»Carabinier - Military Police Platoon Lebanon, 1983«

Since 1814 the Carabinieri has served the Italien nation in peace and war; under Royalty, through the Fascist period, to the present Republic. They also served overseas in China, Libya, Rhodes, East Africa, Balkans, Crete, Palestine, Greece and Russia. In 1982 the Carabinieri sent a Military Police Platoon of 50 men to the Lebanon as part of the Multi-National Peace Keeping Force.
Carabiniere - Polizia Militare, Libano, 1983
Dal 1814 i Carabinieri servirono la nazione italiana in pace e in guerra; sotto il Regno, durante il Fascismo, fino all'attuale Repubblica. Furono in Cina, Creta, Libia, Rodi, Palestina, Africa Orientale, Balcani, Grecia e Russia. Nel 1982 un plotone di 50 Carabinieri fece parte della Forza multinazionale di pace in Libano.

»Carabinier - Summer Uniform, present day«

There are about 100.000 men in the Carabinieri formed into 3 Territorial Divisions (Milan, Rome and Naples) di- vided into 9 Brigades (Turin, Milan, Padua, Bologna, Florence, Rome, Naples, Bari and Palermo); 24 Legions; 100 Groups; 498 Companies; and 4.682 Police Stations. Headquarters of The Commanding General of the Carabinieri are in Rome.
Carabiniere Uniforme estiva attuale
Ci sono circa 100.000 Carabinieri divisi in 3 Divisioni (Milano, Roma e Napoli); 9 Brigate (Torino, Milano, Padova, Bologna, Firenze, Roma, Napoli, Bari e Palermo); 24 Legioni; 100 Gruppi; 498 Compagnie e 4,682 Stazioni Carabinieri. II Comando Generale dell'Arma dei Carabinieri è a Roma.

»The Irish Guards«

This Regiment was formed in 1900 by command of Queen Victoria to commemorate the bravery of the Irish Regiments of The British Army during the South African War. Harry Payne, born in London in 1858, was a popular and prolific painter of the military genre for over 40 years. He produced many oil on canvas and watercolour paintings of battle scenes, but is principally remembered as a book illustrator and postcard artist. His paintings were published as postcards from the 1880's to the 1920's by Raphael Tuck & Sons, Gale & Polden Ltd., and Stewart and Woolf.
Courtesy the Anne S. K. Brown Military Collection, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A.

»The Hampshire Regiment«

The 37th Foot raised in 1702, and the 67th Foot raised in 1758 were amalgamated in 1881 to form the Hampshire Regiment and granted the prefix "Royal" in 1946. Horses featured prominentiy in Harry Payne's work, whether cavalry in action; artillery on parade; working horses in rural scenes; with cowboys in the American West, or as teams of coaching horses. In 1903 John Player & Sons issued a set of 50 cigarette cards titled Riders of the World reproduced from paintings by Harry Payne. This postcard shows an officer mounted on a typically spirited "Harry Payne" horse.
Courtesy the Anne S. K. Brown Military Collection, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A.

»The Essex Regiment«

The Essex Regiment was raised in 1741 and served with distinction until 1958 when it amalgamated with The Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment to form the 3rd Battalion, Royal Anglian Regiment.
The six subjects of this set of postcards were painted in oils on fibre board by Harry Payne for Gale and Polden in 1919. They formed part of a series of 67 paintings illustrating pre-1914 full dress uniforms of infantry Regiments of The British Army that Gale & Polden intended to publish as postcards. The paintings were purchased in 1966 for the Anne S. K. Brown Military Collection.
Courtesy the Anne S. K. Brown Military Collection, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A.

»The Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire Regiment)«

Formed in 1881 by the amalgamation of the 62nd (Wiltshire) Regiment of Foot, raised in 1756, and the 99th (Duke of Edinburgh's) Regiment of Foot raised in 1824. Harry Payne was noted for his meticulous attention to the detail of military dress in his paintings. In the studio of his house in London were uniforms, equipment, saddlery and copious files of sketches and information on every unit in The British Army. His love of the military showed a practical side by serving 23 years in the West Kent Yeomanry (Queen's Own) retiring as a sergeant in 1906.
Courtesy the Anne S. K. Brawn Military Collection, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A.

»The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders«

This famous Highland Regiment, formerly the 79th Foot, was raised in 1793 in the county of Inverness by Lt. General Alan Cameron and is now part of the Queen's Own Highlanders.
Military paintings by Harry Payne are in many important art collections, including that of Her Majesty The Queen. Apart from postcards, cigarette cards, "scraps" and prints, numerous publishers used his historical paintings to illustrate their books and magazines. In the Regimental History of his own Regiment, the West Kent Yeomanry, seven plates by Harry Payne showed past and present uniforms. Harry Payne married in 1897, and died aged 69 in 1927.
Courtesy the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A.

»The Royal Irish Rifles«

The 83rd (County of Dublin) Regiment and the 86th (Royal County Down) Regiment amalgamated in 1881 to form the Royal Irish Rifles. In 1921 they became the Royal Ulster Rifles. The most easily collectable examples of Harry Payne's work are on postcards. Raphael Tuck & Sons published many cards in their "Oilette" series under such headings as "Our Fighting Regiments"; "The Military in London"; "The Badge and its Wearer" etc. Stewart & Woolf published 24 cards in 1904, and Gale & Polden of Aldershot issued 24 postcards of Harry Payne paintings in their Regimental Uniform series.
Courtesy the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A.

»Drill Instructor - Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California«

D.l.s are specially selected noncommissioned officers of the Recruit Training Regiment chosen for their leadership abilities and military experience. They supervise the training of recruits at the two Marine Corps Recruit Depots, popularly called "boot camps", at Parris Island, South Carolina and San Diego, California. At MCRD San Diego recruits undergo a period of training divided into three phases: initial training at the depot; familiarization with basic weapons, rifle marksmanship and infantry tactics at Camp Pendleton, California, and advanced recruit training back at the depot. Graduates go on to specialized training schools, shore stations, or Fleet Marine Force Units.

»Corporal - United States Marine Corps«

USMC ceremonial units are based in the historic Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C. They include the Color Guard of the Marine Corps, the Silent Drill Platoon, the Drum and Bugle Corps, and the Marine Corps Band "The President's Own". Our illustration shows a corporal in Dress Blues in front of the Iwo Jima Memorial near the Arlington National Cemetary in Washington, D.C. Sculpted by Felix de Weldon and paid for by Marines it commemorates the raising of the Stars and Stripes on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, during World War II. Inscribed on the base is the legend - "Uncommon Valor Was A Common Virtue".