Battle of Waterloo, Netherlands (now Belgium)
In 1814 Napoleon abdicated and was sent into exile. The following year he escaped, assembled an army and was finally beaten at the Battle..Read More
Battle of New Orleans, United States of America
In 1812 The United States declared war on Great Britain. Successful campaigns against the Americans in Canada and Virginia, which included the burning of..Read More
Battles of Orthes and Toulouse, France
The British Army pursued the French out of Spain and into France. After some hard fighting in the Pyrenees, in November 1813 the 14th..Read More
20th Light Dragoons in east Spain
The 20th Light Dragoons formed part of a force sent by Wellington to eastern Spain to stop Marshal Suchet from moving north with his army..Read More
Corporal Hanley’s patrol
A Corporal’s patrol is commended by Wellington. In the pursuit of the French after Salamanca, Corporal William Hanley of the 14th Light Dragoons led..Read More
Withdrawal from Carpio, Spain
The 14th Light Dragoons witnessed an example of French Chivalry. On 25th September 1811 General Marmont launched 14 squadrons of the Imperial Guard against..Read More
Battle of El Bodon, Spain
The first major battle for the 11th Light Dragoons in the Peninsula was at El Bodon. Lieutenant Wood was captured by the French in..Read More
Battle of Fuentes d’Honor, Spain
The French advance from Salamanca towards Ciudad Rodrigo pushed Wellington back to Fuentes d’Honor, where he decided to make a stand. Ramsey’s Battery charged..Read More
Captain Brotherton’s Trousers
Captain Brotherton of the 14th Light Dragoons had to make a quick escape at night. After a hard day’s patrolling to find the French..Read More
Battle of Talavera, Spain
After the success at Oporto on the River Douro, the French were pursued into Spain, where they counter-attacked. After the success at Oporto on..Read More
