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Mounted Russian dragoon armed with an infantry long gun, c. 1710. Dragoons were originally a class of mounted infantry, who used horses for mobility, but dismounted to fight on foot. From the early 17th century onward, dragoons were increasingly also employed as conventional cavalry and trained for combat with swords and firearms from horseback ...
On 25 April 1779 warrants were issued to raise three regiments of light dragoons, the 19th, 20th and 21st, to address potential French aggression during the American Revolutionary War. The 19th was made up of drafts from the 1st and 2nd Dragoon Guards and the 4th and 10th Dragoons. The 19th did not see overseas service and was disbanded in June ...
A French dragoon (c. 1700). Dragoons originally were mounted infantry, who were trained in horse riding as well as infantry fighting skills. However, usage altered over time and during the 18th century, dragoons evolved into conventional light cavalry units and personnel. Dragoon regiments were established in most European armies during the ...
A Blues and Royals trooper wearing an Albert helmet. The Albert helmet is a type of dragoon helmet introduced by the British military in the 19th century. The helmet was developed by Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha in 1842, and was first introduced for service with the Household Cavalry in 1843.
From the middle of the 18th century this changed and around 1800 the cavalry was divided into heavy cavalry (cuirassiers and dragoons) and light cavalry (hussars and lancers). In Sweden only one dragoon unit remained after the Carolean era - the Bohuslän Dragoons. [8] Not until 1772 was the next unit raised, the Light Dragoons of the Life Guards.
This is a list of the oldest ships in the world which have survived to this day with exceptions to certain categories. The ships on the main list, which include warships, yachts, tall ships, and vessels recovered during archaeological excavations, all date to between 500 AD and 1918; earlier ships are covered in the list of surviving ancient ships.
After spending more than 15 years and tons of money on a labor of love, he walked away from the sinking ship. He said he made the right decision.
Pages in category "19th-century ships" The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Adelaide (ship)