The King’s Royal Hussars
The King’s Royal Hussars was formed in 1992 by an amalgamation of The Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales’s Own) and the 14th/20th King’s Hussars…Read More
The 14th/20th Hussars
The 14th King’s Hussars amalgamated with the 20th Hussars in Cologne, Germany on 1st October 1922, to form the 14th/20th Hussars. In 1936 whilst..Read More
Looting of the baggage train following the Battle of Vittoria, Spain
At the conclusion of the Battle of Vittoria, 21st June 1813, the French were eventually forced to flee leaving behind their baggage train, including..Read More
Battle of Vittoria, Spain
The 10th Hussars and 14th Light Dragoons fought in the Battle of Vittoria which ended French rule in Spain. The French fled, abandoning their baggage..Read More
Battle of Salamanca, Spain
The 11th Light Dragoons and 14th Light Dragoons fought the French at the Battle of Salamanca. The battle lasted only 40 minutes and is..Read More
The founding of the regiments
Eight regiments of dragoons (mounted infantry) were raised to crush the Catholic Jacobite Rebellion. Originally regiments took the name of their Commanding Officer, which..Read More
