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Pages from the diary of Captain Philip Townsend

A Soldier's Life

In Their Own Words: Captain Philip Townsend

Philip Townsend was an Irish gentleman. In 1756, he travelled to North America, where he fought against the French in the Seven Years War. His diary provides an insight into frontier warfare and the assault on Louisbourg.

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Royal Logistic Corps

Formed in 1993, this is the British Army’s largest corps. It sustains military operations around the world by moving troops, equipment and supplies on land, sea and air.

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The Queen’s Bays (2nd Dragoon Guards)

This cavalry regiment was formed in 1685. It fought in many British Army campaigns until 1959, when it was merged into the 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards.

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1st King’s Dragoon Guards

This unit was the senior line cavalry regiment of the British Army. Formed in 1685, it had a long and distinguished history until 1959, when it was merged into the 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards.

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1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards

This unit is the senior regiment of the line in the British Army. It was formed in 1959 as an armoured reconnaissance regiment by merging two existing dragoon guards regiments.

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Royal Pioneer Corps

This British Army corps was responsible for light engineering tasks. Although formed in 1939, several previous units had existed that performed similar roles. It was amalgamated into the Royal Logistic Corps in 1993.

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Cap badge of The Royal Horse Guards, c1914

The Royal Horse Guards (The Blues)

This cavalry unit was formed in 1650 and was the second most senior regiment of the British Army. It served for over 300 years until 1969, when it was merged into The Blues and Royals.

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Other ranks’ cap badge, 1st The Royal Dragoons, c1935

The Royal Dragoons (1st Dragoons)

This unit was raised in 1661, making it one of the oldest cavalry regiments in British Army history. It served in many campaigns until 1969, when it was merged into The Blues and Royals.

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The Blues and Royals

Formed in 1969, this unit is now part of the Household Cavalry. It is the second most senior regiment in the British Army and operates as both an armoured reconnaissance unit and a ceremonial guard of the monarch.

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The Household Cavalry

This British Army corps operates as an armoured reconnaissance unit and a ceremonial guard of the monarch. Formed in 1992, it has served on several deployments, including the recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

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The Life Guards

This cavalry unit was formed in the 1650s and is the senior regiment in the British Army. It is now part of The Household Cavalry and operates as both an armoured reconnaissance unit and a ceremonial guard to the monarch.

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The Royal Welch Fusiliers

This infantry unit was formed in 1689 and primarily recruited in North Wales. Throughout its long history, it served in many British Army campaigns. In 2006, it was merged into The Royal Welsh.

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The Royal Regiment of Wales (24th/41st Foot)

This British Army infantry unit was formed in 1969. It served in several operations until 2006, when it was merged into The Royal Welsh.

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