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118th Regiment Of Foot (1794)
The 119th Regiment of Foot, also known as Fingall's Regiment, was an infantry regiment of the British Army, formed in October 1794 by Colonel Richard Talbot, 2nd Baron Talbot of Malahide, Richard Wogan Talbot and disbanded in October 1795. It saw service as marine (military), marines (shipboard infantry) at the Battle of Groix in June 1795, losing a number of men. On disbandment, its soldiers were transferred to the 86th (Royal County Down) Regiment of Foot, 86th Foot. National Archives Catalogue index. References {{Regiments of Foot Infantry regiments of the British Army Military units and formations established in 1794 Military units and formations disestablished in 1796 1794 establishments in Great Britain 1796 disestablishments in Great Britai ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Regiment
A regiment is a military unit. Its role and size varies markedly, depending on the country, service and/or a specialisation. In Medieval Europe, the term "regiment" denoted any large body of front-line soldiers, recruited or conscripted in one geographical area, by a leader who was often also the feudal lord ''in capite'' of the soldiers. Lesser barons of knightly rank could be expected to muster or hire a company or battalion from their manorial estate. By the end of the 17th century, infantry regiments in most European armies were permanent units, with approximately 800 men and commanded by a colonel. Definitions During the modern era, the word "regiment" – much like "corps" – may have two somewhat divergent meanings, which refer to two distinct roles: # a front-line military formation; or # an administrative or ceremonial unit. In many armies, the first role has been assumed by independent battalions, battlegroups, task forces, brigades and other, similarly s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
