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57th Infantry Regiment (Vietnam)
57th Regiment or 57th Infantry Regiment may refer to: * 57th (West Middlesex) Regiment of Foot, a disestablished unit of the British Army * 57th Infantry Regiment (Philippine Commonwealth Army), a unit of the Philippine Commonwealth Army during the Second World War from 1941 to 1946 * 57th Infantry Regiment (United States), a unit of Philippine scouts serving under United States command during World War II * 57th Infantry Regiment (Ottoman Army), a unit of the Ottoman Army during WWI * 57th Line Infantry Regiment a unit of the French Army * 57th Field Artillery Regiment (2nd/10th Dragoons), RCA, a unit of the Canadian Army * 57th Infantry Regiment (United States), a unit of the US Army ; American Civil War ;;Union (North) Army * 57th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment * 57th Indiana Infantry Regiment * 57th New York Volunteer Infantry * 57th Ohio Infantry * 57th Pennsylvania Infantry * 57th United States Colored Infantry ;;Confederate (Southern) Army * 57th Virginia Inf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
57th (West Middlesex) Regiment Of Foot
The 57th (West Middlesex) Regiment of Foot was a regiment of line infantry in the British Army, raised in 1755. Under the Childers Reforms it amalgamated with the 77th (East Middlesex) Regiment of Foot to form the Middlesex Regiment in 1881. History Early wars The regiment was raised in Somerset and Gloucester by Colonel John Arabin as the 59th Regiment of Foot in 1755 for service in the Seven Years' War. It was re-ranked as the 57th Regiment of Foot, following the disbandment of the existing 50th and 51st regiments, in 1756. The regiment, which originally operated as marines, was deployed to Gibraltar in 1757, to Menorca in 1763 and to Ireland in 1767.Warre, p. 30 It was dispatched to Charleston, South Carolina in February 1776 for service in the American Revolutionary War. The regiment saw action at the Battle of Long Island in August 1776 and stormed Fort Montgomery at the Battle of Forts Clinton and Montgomery in October 1777.Warre, p. 31 The regiment's light company ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
57th Infantry Regiment (Philippine Commonwealth Army)
57th Regiment or 57th Infantry Regiment may refer to: * 57th (West Middlesex) Regiment of Foot, a disestablished unit of the British Army * 57th Infantry Regiment (Philippine Commonwealth Army), a unit of the Philippine Commonwealth Army during the Second World War from 1941 to 1946 * 57th Infantry Regiment (United States), a unit of Philippine scouts serving under United States command during World War II * 57th Infantry Regiment (Ottoman Army), a unit of the Ottoman Army during WWI * 57th Line Infantry Regiment a unit of the French Army * 57th Field Artillery Regiment (2nd/10th Dragoons), RCA, a unit of the Canadian Army * 57th Infantry Regiment (United States), a unit of the US Army ; American Civil War ;;Union (North) Army * 57th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment * 57th Indiana Infantry Regiment * 57th New York Volunteer Infantry * 57th Ohio Infantry * 57th Pennsylvania Infantry * 57th United States Colored Infantry ;;Confederate (Southern) Army * 57th Virginia Infa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
57th Infantry Regiment (United States)
The 57th Infantry Regiment was a unit in the Philippine Scouts. During their combat in Bataan members received 1 Medal of Honor, 21 Distinguished Service Crosses and 68 Silver Stars. History The 57th was formed in 1917 and transferred to the Philippines in 1921 and was one of the original units of the Philippine Division. Lineage Constituted 15 May 1917 in the regular Army as the 57th infantry. Organized 1 June 1917 at Camp Wilson, Texas from personnel of the 19th infantry. Assigned to the 15th Infantry Division 31 July 1918. Relieved from the 15th Division 18 May 1919. Transferred, without personnel, to the Philippine Department and consolidated with 2nd Philippine Infantry (Provisional)(Organized 5 April 1918 from the 4th, 10th, and 15th Battalions, and the 72nd 73rd, 74th, and 75th Companies, Philippine Scouts) and redesignated 57th infantry (Philippine Scouts) 2 December 1920. :Assigned to the Philippine Division 22 October 1921. Surrendered with the Luzon Force to the J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
57th Infantry Regiment (Ottoman Army)
The 57th Infantry Regiment (Turkish: ''57'nci Piyade Alayı'' or ''Elli Yedinci Piyade Alayı'') or simply 57th Regiment (Turkish: ''57 nci Alay'' or ''Elli Yedinci Alay'') was a regiment of the Ottoman Army during World War I. In response to the landing at Anzac Cove of Australian and New Zealand forces on 25 April 1915 the 57th Regiment counterattacked, slowed the Allied advance and lost about half of its personnel. Mustafa Kemal later noted that the 57th Regiment was "a famous regiment this, because it was completely wiped out". History Establishment The 57th Infantry Regiment can trace its establishment back to either 9 December 1880 or 25 December 1892 depending upon the sources. It was formed as part of the 29th Brigade of the 15th Division. Its first commander was Colonel Mehmet Rıza from Istanbul who was soon after succeeded by Colonel Mehmet Izzet. Italo-Turkish War and Balkan Wars The regiment deployed to Tripoli with 71 officers and 1,642 non-commissioned officers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
57th Line Infantry Regiment
The 57th Infantry Regiment or (57th IR) was a regiment of the French Army, heir of the Beauvoisis Regiment. It came from a tradition carried since 1667, until dissolved in 2011. The Regiment was in an almost continuous existence since its creation: under the Kingdom of France, the First French Republic, the First French Empire The First French Empire, officially the French Republic, then the French Empire (; Latin: ) after 1809, also known as Napoleonic France, was the empire ruled by Napoleon Bonaparte, who established French hegemony over much of continental E ... and during the course of both World Wars. The 57th Infantry Regiment was often called "LES TERRIBLES" in the Grande Armée. Infantry regiments of France {{France-mil-unit-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Army
The French Army, officially known as the Land Army (french: Armée de Terre, ), is the land-based and largest component of the French Armed Forces. It is responsible to the Government of France, along with the other components of the Armed Forces. The current Chief of Staff of the French Army (CEMAT) is General , a direct subordinate of the Chief of the Defence Staff (CEMA). General Schill is also responsible to the Ministry of the Armed Forces for organization, preparation, use of forces, as well as planning and programming, equipment and Army future acquisitions. For active service, Army units are placed under the authority of the Chief of the Defence Staff (CEMA), who is responsible to the President of France for planning for, and use of forces. All French soldiers are considered professionals, following the suspension of French military conscription, voted in parliament in 1997 and made effective in 2001. , the French Army employed 118,600 personnel (including the Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
57th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment
The 57th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Service The 57th Illinois Infantry was organized at Shawneetown, Illinois, and mustered into Federal service on December 26, 1861, to serve for three years. At the expiration of the enlistment period, the original members was mustered out, except reenlisted veterans. The regiment composed of veterans and recruits were maintained in service until it was mustered out on July 7, 1865.Adjutant General's Office (1865-1867). ''Official Army Register of the Volunteer Force of the United States Army.'' Washington, vol. 6, pp.6-7. Total strength and casualties 1862- Investment and capture of Fort Donelson, Tenn., February 14–16, 1862. Moved to Fort Henry, Tenn., February 17; thence to Crump's Landing, Tenn., March 8–13, and to Pittsburg Landing March 28. Battle of Shiloh, Tenn., April 6–7. Advance on and siege of Corinth, Miss., April 29-May 30. Pursuit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
57th Indiana Infantry Regiment
The 57th Regiment Indiana Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Service The 57th Indiana Infantry was organized at Richmond, Indiana and mustered in for a three-year enlistment on November 18, 1861. The regiment was attached to 21st Brigade, Army of the Ohio, January 1862. 21st Brigade, 6th Division, Army of the Ohio, to September 1862. 21st Brigade, 6th Division, II Corps, Army of the Ohio, to November 1862. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, Left Wing, XIV Corps, Army of the Cumberland, to January 1863. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, XXI Corps, Army of the Cumberland, to October 1863. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, IV Corps, Army of the Cumberland, to June 1865. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, IV Corps, to August 1865. Department of Texas to December 1865. The 57th Indiana Infantry mustered out of service at San Antonio, Texas on December 14, 1865. Detailed service At Indianapolis until December 23. Left Indiana for Kentucky December 23 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
57th New York Volunteer Infantry
The 57th New York Infantry Regiment (or National Guard Rifles) was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Service The 57th New York Infantry was organized at New York City, New York beginning August 12, 1861, and mustered in for three years service on November 19, 1861, under the command of Colonel Samuel K. Zook. The regiment was attached to French's 3rd Brigade, Sumner's Division, Army of the Potomac, to March 1862. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, II Corps, Army of the Potomac, to June 1864. Consolidated Brigade, 1st Division, II Corps, to November 1864. The 57th New York Infantry mustered out of service by companies beginning July 14, 1864. Recruits and veterans were transferred to the 61st New York Infantry and the regiment officially ceased to exist on December 6, 1864. Detailed service Left New York for Washington, D.C., November 19, 1861. Duty in the defenses of Washington, D.C., until March 1862. Advance on Manassas, Va., March 10. Reconnaiss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
57th Ohio Infantry
The 57th Ohio Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Service The 57th Ohio Infantry Regiment was organized at Camp Vance in Findlay, Ohio and mustered in for three years service on December 12, 1861, under the command of Colonel William Mungen. The regiment was attached to District of Paducah, Kentucky, to March 1862. 3rd Brigade, 5th Division, Army of the Tennessee, to May 1862. 1st Brigade, 5th Division, Army of the Tennessee, to July 1862. 1st Brigade, 5th Division, District of Memphis, Tennessee, to November 1862. 4th Brigade, 5th Division, Right Wing, XIII Corps, Department of the Tennessee, to November 1862. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, District of Memphis, XIII Corps, to December 1862. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, Sherman's Yazoo Expedition, to January 1863. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, XV Corps, Army of the Tennessee, to September 1863. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, XV Corps, to July 1865. Department of Arkansas to August 1865 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
57th Pennsylvania Infantry
The 57th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Service The 57th Pennsylvania Infantry was organized at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, beginning October 1861 and mustered in December 14, 1861, for a three-year enlistment under the command of Colonel William Maxwell. The regiment was attached to Jameson's Brigade, Heintzelman's Division, Army of the Potomac, to March 1862. 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, III Corps, Army of the Potomac, to August 1862. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, III Corps, Army of the Potomac, to March 1863. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, III Corps, to March 1864. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, II Corps, to June 1865. The 57th Pennsylvania Infantry mustered out June 29, 1865. Detailed service Left Pennsylvania for Washington, D.C., December 14. Duty in the defenses of Washington, D.C., until March 1862. Moved to the Virginia Peninsula March 16–18. Siege of Yorktown April 5-May 4. Skirmish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
