The Charge of the Light Brigade
The 11th Hussars in the Battle of Balaclava. The 11th Hussars took part in the Battle of Balaclava on 25th October 1854. The Russians..Read More
Battle of Alma
The 11th Hussars were in the advance guard of the Allied Armies, and the first to be fired upon at the Battle of Alma..Read More
The Crimean War, 1853-1856
Britain and France declared war on Russia after it attacked Turkey. Britain and France mounted an expedition to invade Russia and landed in the..Read More
Battle of Gujerat, India
Corporal William Pain of the 14th Light Dragoons captured a standard from an Afghan cavalryman. On 21st February 1849 the Battle of Gujerat was..Read More
Battle of Chillianwalla, India
The 14th Light Dragoons fought the Sikhs again in a costly battle. On 13th January 1849, the 14th Light Dragoons, with their new Commanding..Read More
Battle of Ramnuggur, India
The 14th Hussars fought the Sikhs in the Battle of Ramnuggur in which their Commanding Officer was killed. In 1845, The Sikhs invaded territory..Read More
11th Prince Albert’s Own Hussars
Prince Albert requested that the Regiment should be retitled and adopt the crimson trousers of his family livery. The 11th Light Dragoons escorted Prince..Read More
14th, or King’s, Regiment of Light Dragoons
The 14th Light Dragoons were designated The King’s Regiment of Light Dragoons by order of King William IV. Following a successful inspection by King..Read More
Siege of Bhurtpore, India
The 10th Hussars and 11th Light Dragoons spent several long tours of duty in India protecting British trade interests and defending her frontiers. In..Read More
20th Light Dragoons disbanded
After years of war against France and the United States, peace treaties were signed and the Army was reduced. The 20th Light Dragoons, being one..Read More
