Second Battle of Oporto, also known as Battle of the Douro, Portugal
The 14th Light Dragoons charged retreating French Infantry. The French had withdrawn across the River Douro and burnt the bridge. The 14th crossed by ferries..Read More
Battle of Benevente, Spain
The 10th Hussars fought the French Imperial Guard during the withdrawal to Corunna, capturing the commander of the French cavalry. Orders had been given..Read More
Battle of Vimiera, Portugal
The 20th Light Dragoons sailed from the Cove of Cork to Portugal with Wellington’s expeditionary force. Sergeant Lansheit, leading a 20th Light Dragoons’ patrol,..Read More
Peninsular War 1808 – 1814
The Iberian Peninsular War from 1808 to 1814, known in Spain as the Guerra de la Independencia, formed part of the Napoleonic wars, which..Read More
Left Wing 20th Light Dragoons in Argentina
The 20th Light Dragoons participated in Admiral Popham and General Baird’s expedition to Buenos Aires from 1806 to 1807. Admiral Popham and General Baird,..Read More
Right Wing 20th Light Dragoons to the Mediterranean
Three hundred men of the Right Wing of the 20th Light Dragoons were sent for dismounted service in the Mediterranean from 1805 to 1807. A..Read More
14th Light Dragoons to San Domingo (now The Dominican Republic)
The unrest in nearby Jamaica spread to San Domingo (now The Dominican Republic). The 14th, 18th and 21st Light Dragoons fought a successful campaign over..Read More
20th Light Dragoons disbanded
The Treaty of Paris ended the American War of Independence. Return to Timeline
23rd and 26th Light Dragoons
The 23rd Light Dragoons and the 26th Light Dragoons were raised, renumbered and disbanded as and when the Army needed more regiments. The 23rd..Read More
14th Light Dragoons
The American War of Independence showed the need for lighter, more mobile troops. The 14th Dragoons were converted to Light Dragoons. Light Dragoons were required..Read More
