Sitaram Pande served with the Bengal Army from 1812 to 1860, taking part in many important campaigns. His memoirs provide a rare and precious glimpse into life in the Indian Army during the 19th century.
This infantry unit was raised in 1787. It served in several campaigns until 1881, when it was merged into The Duke of Cambridge’s Own (Middlesex Regiment).
Without its hard-working horses, the Army could not have functioned during the First World War. Their contribution included carrying and pulling supplies, ammunition, artillery and even the wounded.
This infantry regiment was formed in 1741. It continued in British Army service until the 1881 reforms, when it was merged into The Sherwood Foresters.
This infantry regiment was formed in 1823. It continued in British Army service until the 1881 reforms, when it was merged into The Sherwood Foresters.
During the First World War, the Army relied on its horses to perform a wide range of jobs. The requisition, transportation and care of these animals was therefore of huge importance.
This infantry unit was raised in 1793. It continued in British Army service until the 1881 reforms, when it was merged into The South Staffordshire Regiment.
This armoured regiment was formed in 1922 from two existing dragoon units. It served until 1992, when it was amalgamated into The Royal Dragoon Guards.
This infantry regiment was raised in 1705. It took part in many British Army campaigns, before being amalgamated into the South Staffordshire Regiment in 1881.