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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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The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment)

The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment)

The Buffs was one of the first infantry regiments of the British Army, with origins dating back to the 16th century.

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The South Staffordshire Regiment

The South Staffordshire Regiment

The South Staffordshire Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Army, active between 1881 and 1959.

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Other ranks’ cap badge, The Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment, c1924-c1958

The Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment

This infantry unit has origins dating back to 1688. It served with the British Army until 1958, when it was merged into the 3rd East Anglian Regiment.

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Other ranks' cap badge, 5th Dragoon Guards, c1900

5th Dragoon Guards (Princess Charlotte of Wales’s)

The 5th Dragoon Guards was a cavalry regiment dating back to 1685. The regiment was amalgamated after nearly 240 years of service following the First World War.

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Thomas the cavalry horse, c2012

Horse heroes

Horses have played a vital role in supporting soldiers on and off the battlefield. Explore the stories of some of the most incredible horses in British military history.

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