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"Hussars: A Legacy of Bravery and Valor" From the Napoleonic Wars to the Battle of Leipzig, They have left an indelible mark on military history

Background imageHussars Collection: Roll Call Tobacco, 1920

Roll Call Tobacco, 1920
Players Roll Call tobacco push forward counter card in a roughly triangular shape comprised of packs of Roll Call tobacco

Background imageHussars Collection: Music cover for La Fille de Madame Angot Valse

Music cover for La Fille de Madame Angot Valse, a waltz made popular by the comic opera by Charles Lecocq (1832-1918), La Fille de Madame Angot, first performed in 1872

Background imageHussars Collection: Officer Lieutenant of the 10th Royal Hussars

Officer Lieutenant of the 10th Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales Own) circa 1890. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageHussars Collection: Sergeant of the 5th Light Dragoons (Hussars)

Sergeant of the 5th Light Dragoons (Hussars) 1812-15. Amalgamated with the 19th in 1922 to form The Kings Royal Hussars. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageHussars Collection: D-Day - Landing of the 13th / 18th Hussars

D-Day - Landing of the 13th / 18th Hussars
Troops sheltering on mass on a Normandy beach following the landing of the 13th/18th Hussars. D-Day began on June 6th, 1944 at 6

Background imageHussars Collection: Saint-Genest (Arthur Bucheron) / Gill

Saint-Genest (Arthur Bucheron) / Gill
Saint-Genest (Arthur Bucheron) (c.1830-35-1902) Captain of Hussars and Lancers, and writer on the military

Background imageHussars Collection: Crown Prince Wilhelm of Germany

Crown Prince Wilhelm of Germany
Frederick William Victor Augustus Ernest (1882-1951), Crown Prince Wilhelm of Germany, the last Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Prussia and the German Empire

Background imageHussars Collection: World War 1 1915

World War 1 1915
British Front Line, 7th Division, Bridoux-Rouges Bancs Sector. Taken by an officer of the Northumberland Hussars who were on the extreme right of the division on the Western Front in France during

Background imageHussars Collection: Battle of Aisne 1914

Battle of Aisne 1914
11th Hussars headquarters at Babonval at the Battle of Aisne on the Western Front in France during World War I from 22nd-28th September 1914

Background imageHussars Collection: Saint Quentin 1871

Saint Quentin 1871
The Kings Hussars in action at SAINT QUENTIN

Background imageHussars Collection: French Reinforcements 1

French Reinforcements 1
The French government sends hussars to Italy to help the pope defend Rome against Garibaldi : two squadrons of hussars sail in the Gomer to Civita Vecchia

Background imageHussars Collection: Hungary Independence

Hungary Independence
Austrian dragoons rout Hungarian hussars as the Hungarian Diets short-lived bid for independence is crushed by Austria with Russian aid

Background imageHussars Collection: Gloucestershire Hussars

Gloucestershire Hussars
Royal Gloucestershire Hussars

Background imageHussars Collection: 18TH HUSSAR 1868

18TH HUSSAR 1868
18th Hussars

Background imageHussars Collection: Hussars / Yellow Banded sea perch - The fish are found during the daylight hours in large schools

Hussars / Yellow Banded sea perch - The fish are found during the daylight hours in large schools around coral
VT-8694 Hussars / Yellow-banded Sea perch / Snapper - are found during daylight hours in large shoals around coral outcrops Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef

Background imageHussars Collection: Tank review by Queen Mother at Tidworth

Tank review by Queen Mother at Tidworth
The Queen Mother reviewing tanks at Tidworth in Wiltshire after presenting a guidon to The Queens Own Hussars, of which she was Colonel-in-Chief. She is accompanied by Princess Margaret

Background imageHussars Collection: School of Snapper - Congregated off the reef edge at Heron Island

School of Snapper - Congregated off the reef edge at Heron Island. endemic to Eastern Australia and Coral Sea
VT-8460 Yellow-banded SNAPPER / Sea Perch / Hussar - school congregated off the reef edge at Heron Island. Heron Island. Great Barrier Reef

Background imageHussars Collection: Squadron Sergeant Major

Squadron Sergeant Major
A Squadron Sergeant Major from the 14th Hussars. (King s), raised in 1715

Background imageHussars Collection: British on Beach

British on Beach
British troops of the 13th/18th Hussars suffer a temporary hold-up on the beaches of Normandy, France

Background imageHussars Collection: British with Prisoners

British with Prisoners
British troops of the 13th/18th Hussars, bringing in German prisoners

Background imageHussars Collection: Wwi / 1914 / Cavalry Fight

Wwi / 1914 / Cavalry Fight
A cavalry fight in a French village. British Hussars rout German Cuirassiers

Background imageHussars Collection: Napoleonic French Hussar

Napoleonic French Hussar
An officer of the French 5th Hussars, during the Napoleonic period

Background imageHussars Collection: Fregeville at Jemappes

Fregeville at Jemappes
French general Charles Fregeville leads his hussars in a brave attack on the Austrian guns located on the heights




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"Hussars: A Legacy of Bravery and Valor" From the Napoleonic Wars to the Battle of Leipzig, They have left an indelible mark on military history. The Light Dragoons, active from 1790 to 1992, were known for their swift and daring maneuvers on the battlefield. One of their most iconic moments came during the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava. The 11th Hussars fearlessly charged into enemy lines, exemplifying their unwavering courage in the face of danger. Even during times of peace, such as the Christmas truce in World War I, Hussars demonstrated their humanity amidst conflict. They put down their weapons and celebrated a momentary ceasefire with their enemies. The Crimean War saw another remarkable event - The Balaklava Banquet. Survivors from various Light Cavalry regiments gathered together to commemorate their fallen comrades and celebrate their shared experiences. On the other side of battle lines, French 7th Hussars showcased unparalleled horsemanship during Napoleon's campaigns. Their colorful uniforms and fierce spirit made them a formidable force on any battlefield they encountered. Within each regiment existed exceptional officers like those found in the renowned 11th Hussars. These leaders inspired loyalty among troops through bravery and strategic thinking. Hussar regiments also included infantry units like Kings German Legion's 3rd Hussars who fought alongside light infantry forces. This versatility allowed them to adapt swiftly to different combat situations. In legendary battles such as Leipzig, where charges decided victory or defeat, hussar cavalry played a crucial role in turning tides with sheer determination and audacity. Individual stories within these regiments stand out too; Captain Phillips & Lieutenant Yates from the 8th Hussars displayed extraordinary heroism that became emblematic of hussar valor throughout history. Beyond British borders lay other notable hussar units like Royal Irish Hussars, whose gallantry and dedication to duty were renowned.