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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. [ 1 ]
The war in Europe against the French Empire under Napoleon ensured that the British did not consider the War of 1812 against the United States as more than a sideshow. [283] Britain's blockade of French trade had worked and the Royal Navy was the world's dominant nautical power (and remained so for another century).
A first unit of its name was short lived, established just prior the Quasi-War with France, in 1798 and discharged in 1800. [1] The second unit under this designation was activated in 1808. During the War of 1812, it was temporarily designated as the 1st Regiment of Light Dragoons when the War Department created an additional similar regiment ...
William Eustis resigns as U.S. Secretary of War: 1812 Dec 3 home front James Monroe serves as U.S. Secretary of War 1812 Dec 18 Great Lakes region: Battle of the Mississinewa: Part of a U.S. expedition against Delaware and Miami villages where the Mississinewa River flows into the Wabash River near present-day Marion, Indiana. 1812 Dec 26 ...
This category contains historical battles fought as part of the War of 1812 (1812–1815). Please see the category guidelines for more information. Media related to Battles of the War of 1812 at Wikimedia Commons
Pages in category "War of 1812 orders of battle" The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.
Pages in category "British military units and formations of the War of 1812" The following 25 pages are in this category, out of 25 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
American military personnel of the War of 1812 (5 C, 123 P) B. British military personnel of the War of 1812 (3 C, 12 P) C. Battle of the Châteaugay veterans (10 P) M.