7th HUSSARS: ORTHES 27th FEBRUARY 1814
In February 1814, the 7th distinguished itself by its magnificent bearing in the Battle of Orthes when engaged in driving the French from an entrenched position by the River Pau.
In February 1814, the 7th distinguished itself by its magnificent bearing in the Battle of Orthes when engaged in driving the French from an entrenched position by the River Pau.
The battle began on the morning of the 21st of June, 1813.
By sunset the British were in possession of the town, and the French were in full flight towards Pamplona.
The attack on the French positions began at half past eight in the morning of the 21st of June, 1813, with the advance of skirmishers…
When dawn broke on the 22nd, the armies were drawn up less than two miles apart, with most of the British hidden behind a range of low hills…
The 4th Dragoons played two distinct roles in this important battle at the turning point of the Peninsular Campaign…
The 4th Dragoons were present at the battle of Talavera…
The 8th, commanded by Colonel Thomas Packenham Vandeleur, played a key role in the victory over the Marathas at Leswarree…
The 7th (Queen’s Own) Light Dragoons played a dashing role in this severe defeat of the Revolutionary French…
The 7th (Queen’s Own) Light Dragoons were heavily involved in this battle that took place during the siege of Landrecies…
In July 1751, King George II ordered that the Queen’s Own Regiment of Dragoons should bear the number “7” on its appointments as an indication of its seniority, they were also given the right to bear the Queen’s cipher, still used today