by Tony Foran | Jan 8, 2018 | British Military, Military, Royal Marines
The Corps of Royal Marines (RM) is the United Kingdom’s amphibious light infantry force, forming part of the Naval Service, along with the Royal Navy.[1] The Royal Marines were formed in 1755 as the Royal Navy’s infantry troops. However, the marines...
by Tony Foran | Jan 8, 2018 | British Army, British Military, Military
The Parachute Regiment, colloquially known as the Paras, is an elite airborne infantry regiment of the British Army. The regiment is one of the most elite units in the world.[5] The first battalion is permanently under the command of the Director Special Forces in the...
by Tony Foran | Jan 8, 2018 | British Army, British Military, Military
The Queen’s Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons), officially abbreviated “QO HLDRS,” was an infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the Scottish Division. It was in existence from 1961 to 1994. History The regiment was formed on 7 February...
by Tony Foran | Jan 8, 2018 | British Army, British Military, Military
The Coldstream Guards (COLDM GDS) is a part of the Guards Division, Foot Guards regiments of the British Army. It is the oldest regiment in the Regular Army in continuous active service, originating in Coldstream, Scotland in 1650 when General George Monck...
by Tony Foran | Jan 8, 2018 | British Army, British Military, Military
The Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons) (RHG/D) is a cavalry regiment of the British Army, part of the Household Cavalry. The Colonel-in-Chief is Queen Elizabeth II and the Colonel of the Regiment is Anne, Princess Royal. It is the...
by Tony Foran | Jan 8, 2018 | British Army, British Military, Military
The Army Catering Corps (ACC) was a corps of the British Army, responsible for the feeding of all Army units. It was formed in 1941 and amalgamated into the Royal Logistic Corps in 1993. History The Early Years 1941-1953 The Army Catering Corps did not exist as...
