The Royals - Quick March of 1st the Royal Dragoons
Details
| Title | The Royals - Quick March of 1st the Royal Dragoons |
| Author | Patriotic Archive |
| Duration | 2:08 |
| File Format | MP3 / MP4 |
| Original URL | https://youtube.com/watch?v=1UsfMIeOKYY |
Description
1st the Royal Dragoons was a heavy cavalry regiment of the British Army. The regiment was formed in 1661 as the Tangier Horse. It served for three centuries and was in action during the Seven Years War, Napoleonic Wars, Crimean War, Boer War, First and the Second World Wars. It was amalgamated with the Royal Horse Guards to form The Blues and Royals in 1969.
Performed by the band of the Life Guards.
The painting is Captain A.K. Clark of the 1st (Royal) Regiment of Dragoons capturing the Eagle of the French 105th Infantry Regiment at Waterloo by William Holmes Sullivan.
