The redcoats. Possibly the most distinctive soldiers in history. Yes, other nations had red-coated troops. And yes, British soldiers have worn other colours over the centuries. But that bold, brash, unmistakable scarlet has become the enduring image of the British Army—especially the Empire-building kind. Redcoats of the 2/24th Regiment of Foot at the Battle of … Continue reading The Redcoats Are Coming: The Story Behind Britain’s Most Iconic Uniform
“Six VCs Before Breakfast” – The Gallipoli Landing of the Lancashire Fusiliers
In 1915, a British battalion stormed the beaches of Gallipoli in one of the most daring — and disastrous — amphibious operations in modern military history. By the end of the day, just a few hundred men from the 1st Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers were still standing. And yet, from the chaos and bloodshed, six soldiers … Continue reading “Six VCs Before Breakfast” – The Gallipoli Landing of the Lancashire Fusiliers
How the Corps of Guides Changed Warfare Forever
Raised in December 1846, the Guides would go on to build a reputation for bravery, innovation, and loyalty, fighting in key campaigns such as the 2nd Anglo-Sikh War, the Afghan Wars, and both World Wars.
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