The beginnings of polo
The first inter-regimental game of polo took place on Hounslow Heath between the 10th Hussars and the 9th Lancers. While on manoeuvres in Aldershot..Read More
20th Hussars raised again
After the Indian Mutiny the Army in India was reorganised and the 20th Light Dragoons were raised again. In August 1858, as a result of..Read More
14th (King’s) Hussars
On 17th August 1861, the 14th (King’s) Light Dragoons were re-designated as the 14th (King’s) Hussars. Return to Timeline
Battle of Ranode (Captain Prettejohn)
Captain Prettejohn’s cigars disappeared with his horse. Capt Richard Prettejohn of the 14th Light Dragoons had been at the head of his squadron at..Read More
Battle of Ranode, India
The 14th Light Dragoons earn the nickname of ‘The Fighting Fourteenth’ during the fighting to defeat the rebels. The 14th Light Dragoons’ last battle..Read More
Battle of Betwa
Captain James Leith was awarded the Victoria Cross for rescuing a fellow officer. On 1st April 1858, Tantia Topi was routed by General Rose’s..Read More
Siege of Jhansi, India
The Rani of Jhansi, a formidable woman, held the fortress of Jhansi with 12,000 men and 40 guns. The Field Force, commanded by Sir..Read More
The Indian Mutiny
On 11th May 1857, the Indian Mutiny had broken out and the 14th Light Dragoons immediately found themselves dispersed around the Bombay Presidency. Small..Read More
Persia
The 14th Light Dragoons made a fruitless expedition to Persia. In January 1857, the 14th Light Dragoons formed part of a force sent to..Read More
Battle of Inkerman
At the Battle of Inkerman 5th November 1854 a surprise dawn attack by the Russian Army of 40,000 men was defeated by a much..Read More
