An act of Boer Chivalry
A Boer apologised to the Regimental Medical Officer for shooting him. While on reconnaissance north of Chievely, the 14th Hussars came under heavy fire..Read More
Relief of Kimberley, South Africa
The Cavalry Division charged with 6,000 horses to relieve Kimberley. At 2am on 15th February 1900, the advance on Kimberley started in bright moonlight…Read More
14th Hussars sail to South Africa
The Boers demanded independence for the Transvaal and the Orange Free State. The British Government refused and the 2nd Boer War started. The 14th Hussars..Read More
10th and 11th Hussars in the Second Boer War, South Africa, 1899 – 1902
In 1900 Captain Sir John Milbanke and Sergeant Henry Engelheart, both of the 10th Hussars, were awarded Victoria Crosses for rescuing comrades under fire. A..Read More
The Second Boer War, South Africa, 1899 – 1902
The British government refused the demand for independence of the Transvaal and the Orange Free State, resulting in the Second Boer War. Afrikaner settlers..Read More
Battle of Toski, Egypt
The last action of the 20th Hussars in Egypt was the Battle of Toski. In July 1889, a Dervish force advanced into Egypt and..Read More
Battle of Suakin, Sudan
The 20th Hussars took part in operations to evacuate British troops from Sudan to the Egyptian border from 1885 to 1889. In March 1885,..Read More
Battles of El Teb and Tamai, Sudan
The 10th Hussars, who were sailing home after 11 years in India, were ordered off their troopship in the Red Sea to join a..Read More
Sudan and Egypt, 1884 – 1889
Initially the 10th Hussars and subsequently the 20th Hussars were involved in the campaign by British forces in Egypt and the Sudan during the period..Read More
The First Boer War, South Africa, 1880 – 1881
The 14th Hussars arrived in South Africa too late for action. The 14th (King’s) Hussars were sent to reinforce the British force in South..Read More
