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Raised in 1689, this infantry regiment served in many campaigns until the 1881 Army reforms, when it was merged into The East Lancashire Regiment.

Raised in 1741, this unit served in several campaigns until the British Army reforms of 1881, when it was merged into The Essex Regiment.

This infantry unit was originally raised in 1694. It served in many British Army campaigns until 1881, when it became part of The Gloucestershire Regiment.

This cavalry regiment was raised in 1688. It fought in many British Army campaigns until 1922, when it was merged into the 4th/7th Dragoon Guards.

This infantry unit was formed in 1702. It served in many British Army campaigns until the 1881 reforms, when it merged with the 76th Regiment of Foot to form The Duke of Wellington’s Regiment (West Riding) in 1881.

This cavalry regiment was raised in 1759. It served in many British Army campaigns around the world until 1922, when it was merged into the 16th/5th Lancers.

The Buffs was one of the first infantry regiments of the British Army, with origins dating back to the 16th century.

This British Army infantry unit was formed in 1689. It served for 280 years until 1969, when it was merged into The Royal Regiment of Wales.

5 April 2023: This April, the National Army Museum opens a new gallery, Conflict in Europe. Through extraordinary objects and engaging interactives, visitors will explore the role of the British Army in Europe, a story as relevant today as it was 350 years ago.

This British Army infantry unit was formed in 1689. It fought in many campaigns until 2007, when it became part of The Mercian Regiment.

Formed in 1681, this cavalry unit was Scotland's senior regiment. Its long and distinguished service with the British Army continued until 1971, when it was merged into The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.

Explore the history of the British Army Cadet Force and the Combined Cadet Force through this interactive timeline.