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Famous Units - 6

Last updated: 14 March 2012

This section introduces some of the most famous units in British Army history. Each entry provides a brief introduction, some fascinating facts and links for further research. The list is continually being updated and eventually we hope to cover every unit that has contributed to the British Army's history.

6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers)

6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers)

In 1685 King James II was new on the British throne and already facing a rebellion by his brother Charles II's illegitimate son, the Duke of Monmouth. He was in dire need of troops and raised...

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Inniskillings (6th Dragoons)

Inniskillings (6th Dragoons)

In 1688 William III landed in Devon to seize the throne from his father-in-law King James II. In Ireland, the Protestants in the town of Inniskilling formed several regiments of cavalry to support...

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65th (2nd Yorkshire, North Riding) Regiment of Foot

65th (2nd Yorkshire, North Riding) Regiment of Foot

In 1756 Britain had just entered the Seven Years War (1756-73) and its army needed expanding. That year the 12th Regiment of Foot raised a 2nd Battalion, but two years later this battalion was...

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69th (South Lincolnshire) Regiment of Foot

69th (South Lincolnshire) Regiment of Foot

The 69th Regiment was formed by redesignating the 2nd Battalion of the 24th Regiment of Foot in 1758. In 1782 the regiment was assigned South Lincolnshire as its county title.

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