Articles related to "Regiment"

A list of the units assigned to the Tsar's own Russian Imperial Guard at its apogee on March 12, 1917- during the Russian Revolution

The weakened Imperial Guard, suffering from its World War One losses, fought against its Tsar in March and then refused to stand by the new democratic government as well.

Starting with a company sized group of under a hundred poachers in 1940 it grew to a full sized division of nearly 6000 by 1945. Its ORBAT and TOE is detailed below.

The Russian Imperial Guards formed in 1683 from 50 childhood playmates by Peter the Great had by 1905 swollen to a force of over 50,000 men and saved the throne once more

Tthe Russian Imperial Guards founded in 1683 by Peter the Great as the first truely modern elite Russian army and fought throughout the world from Narva to Mukden.

La Fille du Régiment (The Daughter of the Regiment) comic opera by Donizetti. Daughter of the Regiment opera plot summary and Daughter of the Regiment character list.

The 69th New York State Militia was founded in 1851 and it was led by Colonel Michael Corcoran. They earned their reutation at First Bull Run in the American Civil War.

Part I of the history of the Veteran Corps of Artillery of the State of New York and the Military Society of the War of 1812.

These volunteer foot soldiers, drawn from across the country, fought as a segregated unit from 1868 until 1949 from Cuba to the Philippines and back with honor.

The only kilted regiment to represent the Union Army in the American Civil War was comprised mostly of Scots and Scottish-Americans.

The Italian 3rd Dragoons Savoia Cavalry Regiment conducted one of the last charges by horse mounted soldiers in modern warfare.

Baratov's cavalry corps in Persia, forgotten and far from home during the Russian Revolution, refused to stop fighting during World War One.

The combat experiences of Colonel von Epp during WWI directly affected his tactical decisions during the German Revolution, 1919.

Best known as an author, Douglas Coupland was commissioned to design a public art sculpture on Toronto's waterfront in memory of 1812 military actions near the site.

With its striking Elephant, the buttons of the 78th are among the most attractive of the British Regimental Buttons.

Rules number 9 through 19 of Rogers famous Rangers field operations guide.

The 28 Rules below were the standing orders of operation of the famous unit of colonial irregulars. These created the first field manual of commando and are still in use.

Rules Number 20-28 of Rogers famous 1765 Standing Orders as well as the current Ranger Creed used today by the US Army Rangers.

Composition and origins of the Russian Imperial Army's 1st Caucasian Cavalry Corps of General NN Baratov fighting the Turks in Persia during World War One.

Why was the Black Watch formed and where did they get their unique name and tartan?

Engaged in the War less than a month, 11 brigades of the Polish cavalry made no less than 16 all out charges against the German invaders.

Whether carrying a dying ensign or hefting powder bags through a burning town, Dempsey's VC was earned more than once.

Colonel AP Hill and the 13th Virginia Infantry Regiment came together at the beginning of the Civil War on the road to heroism and years of hardship in 1861.

The Continental Army was the only integrated Army in the US until 1950. Necessity and a few open-minded people called for minority participation in the Revolutionary War.

The charge of the First Minnesota Regiment was one of the most crucial, fateful and tragic events of the Battle of Gettysburg.

Twenty years after its release, the motion picture Glory is still well worth watching -- even for those who have seen it before.

In a war that began with million man armies of conscripts fighting it out toe to toe, the Royal Army distinguished itself in personal combat.

While the 38th Iowa Infantry helped the Union army besiege and capture Vicksburg, MS in 1863, the regiment was itself besieged by disease.

The Alaska Highway was built by the US Army across Canada's north to Alaska, a road across mountains, permafrost and rivers, as a military supply route

In his latest book, Fusiliers, Mark Urban provides a fascinating history of the Royal Welch Fusiliers and their role in the American War of Independence.

Japanese troops, assisted by the British, French and Americans, occupied the Russian far east for several years during the Russian Civil War.

From a peacetime standing army of 870,000 men the grey coated war machine of the Kaiser eventually put almost fourteen million under arms to fight the whole western world

When the leader of the Commonwealth nation of the Gambia needed his country back after a coup, the SAS sent three crack commandos who got the job done in 72 hours

New York boasted the largest state military force in the nation. The Militia Act of 1792 created the militia. The state government directed training and operations.

What started off as a strike ended up with artillery and the Tsarist Imperial Guard putting down a full fledged revolt that forever after left the Presnia district Red.

Made up of criminals and led by a rapist and child molester it's was Hitler's real life Dirty Dozen.

The Union Defense Committee resulted from a desire of ordinary citizens to actively assist the national government to force the southern states back into the Union.

The Indian Nationalist Party sought the support of Nazi Germany to free India from British rule.

He risked his life during the Boer War, served Canada in the First World War and lived in Canada for most of his life. Still, his name is not on the 'official' VC list.

A resume of debates on the Sepoy Mutiny in India of 1857 discussing whether it was a spontaneous uprising of disaffected groups or the first Indian War of Independence.

On the morning of June 6, 1944, 20,000 Canadian soldiers, sailors and airmen would launch their D-Day assault on the Normandy coast.

Genealogists researching their Arkansas ancestors need to be aware that although it was a Confederate state, not all of the population was in favor of secession.

The Czech Legion started from humble beginnings in 1914 and ended up as one of the last reliable units on the World War One Eastern Front.

Encouraged by President Thomas Jefferson, musicians came from Italy to organize a brass section for the United States Marine Band.

Teddy Roosevelt organized The First Volunteer Cavalry Regiment to help liberate Cuba from Spanish domination. His charge up San Juan Hill led straight to the White House.

The US Army is returning to the guard the southern border of its country. This is a mission that is nearly as old as its country.

Audie Murphy was the most decorated United States combat soldier in World War II.

Ernst Jünger fought as a member of the German Army from 1914-1918, serving by war's end as an elite Stormtrooper.

Dostoevsky enjoyed erratic literary success during his lifetime, but his experiences socially, politically and military would influence the development of his writing.

There are a number of ways to help HIV patients remember to take their antiretroviral treatment medications. Adhering to these medications helps to prevent resistance.