Mounted infantry - Wikipedia
WEBIn the British Army, infantry units in some parts of the British Empire had a mounted platoon for scouting and skirmishing. In addition, many locally raised units such as the Ceylon Mounted Rifles, Cape Mounted Rifles, Natal Carbineers, and Marshall's Horse fought as mounted infantry.
The British infantry regiments of 1914-1918 - The Long, Long Trail
WEBThis section of the Long, Long Trail will be helpful for anyone wishing to find out about the history of the battalions of the British infantry. The “Poor Bloody Infantry” had the deadliest role of all and also shouldered the burden of much carrying and labouring work.
Category : Regiments of the British Army in World War I
WEBThis category has the following 51 subcategories, out of 51 total.
British Expeditionary Force order of battle (1914) - Wikipedia
WEBThe British Expeditionary Force order of battle 1914, as originally despatched to France in August and September 1914, at the beginning of World War I.The British Army prior to World War I traced its origins to the increasing demands of imperial expansion together with inefficiencies highlighted during the Crimean War, which led to the Cardwell and Childers Reforms of the late 19th century.
British units in World War I - Linking experiences of World War …
WEB'The battalion was the basic tactical unit of the infantry of the British Army in the Great War of 1914-1918. At full establishment it consisted of 1,007 men of whom 30 were officers. It comprised a Battalion Headquarters and four Companies.'
Cavalry in The Great War: Successes, Disasters, And The Herald …
WEBDec 31, 2017 · From early on, the British fielded several mounted units in Palestine. They came from across the Empire. Australians, Britons, Indians, and New Zealanders all mounted up. Alongside them, Arabs fought almost entirely from their horses or camels. French cavalry also joined the fray.
The Evolution of British Infantry tactics in World War One
WEBWorld War One on the Western Front is often times depicted as a series of senseless battles where infantry ran across open fields only to be slaughtered by machinegun and artillery fire. The popular conception is that there were little innovations in tactics.
Cavalry roles - National Army Museum
WEBBritish mounted infantry units emerged during the colonial conflicts of the late 19th century. Foot regiments formed mounted platoons for scouting and skirmishing when serving overseas in Australia, South Africa, Egypt and Sudan.
1st Division - The Long, Long Trail
WEBOne of the first British formations to move to France, the 1st Division remained on the Western Front throughout the war. It took part in most of the major actions, including: 1914. Commanded by Major-General S. H. Lomax. The Battle of Mons and the subsequent retreat, including the Rearguard Affair of Etreux (August) The Battle of the Marne ...
10 Incredible Photos Of The Imperial Camel Corps | IWM
WEBFirst raised in 1916, the Imperial Camel Corps was a camel-mounted infantry force operating in the Middle Eastern and African deserts. The Corps played an integral role in several First World War desert campaigns, including Palestine and Sinai.