This infantry unit was raised in 1688 and subsequently served in many British Army campaigns during its long history. In 1964, it was amalgamated with three other regiments of the East Anglian Brigade to form The Royal Anglian Regiment.
This infantry regiment was formed in 1881 and recruited in north-eastern Scotland. It served in several British Army campaigns until 1994, when it was merged into The Highlanders.
This cavalry unit was formed in the 1650s and is the senior regiment in the British Army. It is now part of The Household Cavalry and operates as both an armoured reconnaissance unit and a ceremonial guard to the monarch.
This British Army unit was established in 1853 to develop soldiers' rifle skills. Since then, its members have continued to provide instruction in the use of small arms and various support weapons.
In September 2000, British troops undertook a daring hostage rescue operation in the war-torn West African country of Sierra Leone. They successfully freed five British soldiers who had recently been captured and around 20 civilian prisoners.
This infantry regiment was formed in 1881. It continued in British Army service until 2006, when it merged with The Green Howards and The Prince of Wales’s Own Regiment of Yorkshire to form The Yorkshire Regiment.
This infantry unit was raised in 1685 and served in many British Army campaigns during its long history. In 1959, it was merged into The Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry.
28 April 2020: The three historical institutions of the British Armed Forces invite the public to ‘stand with your services’ to celebrate 75 years since VE Day on Friday 8 May.
This foot guard regiment is one of the most senior infantry units in the British Army, with origins dating back to 1656. Its soldiers have served in almost every major campaign the Army has fought.
This cavalry unit was formed in 1650 and was the second most senior regiment of the British Army. It served for over 300 years until 1969, when it was merged into The Blues and Royals.
