fbpx
Wikipedia

List of British Army formations during the Victorian-era

March 03, 2023

Main article: British Army during the Victorian Era

This is a list of British divisions formed during the Victorian era. During this period, divisions were raised on an ad hoc basis for a particular conflict. Not all of them are seen as being connected to the divisions raised by the British Army in the 20th Century. For example, Everard Wyrall, the official historian of the 2nd Division during the First World War, described the division's lineage as only including the Crimean and the Second Boer War.[1]

Eighth Xhosa War

Main article: Eighth Xhosa War
Divisions
Formation name Created Ceased to exist Locations served Notes Ref
1st Division
2nd Division 1851 1851 Cape Colony A 1,250 strong 2nd Division was organised in 1851 under Colonel George Mackinnon [2]

Crimean War

Main article: List of British divisions during the Crimean War

Second Opium War

Main article: Second Opium War

This force was raised from the Presidency armies and British forces based in India.

Divisions
Formation name Created Ceased to exist Locations served Notes Ref
1st Division
2nd Division Major-General Robert Napier commanded a division made up of British and Indian forces [3]

Second Anglo-Afghan War

Main article: Second Anglo-Afghan War

This force was raised from the Presidency armies and British forces based in India.

Divisions
Formation name Created Ceased to exist Locations served Notes Ref
1st Division
2nd Division

Anglo-Zulu War

Main article: Anglo-Zulu War
Divisions
Formation name Created Ceased to exist Locations served Notes Ref
1st Division 1879 1879 Natal colony, Zululand Also known as No. 1 Division. The division, under the command of Major-General Henry Hope Crealock was formed from troops that had arrived in southern Africa. At the start of the campaign, it comprised 6,508 Imperial and irregulars and 2,707 men of the Natal Native Contingent. [4]
2nd Division 1879 1879 Natal colony, Zululand Also known as No. 2 Division. The division, under the command of Major-General Edward Newdegate, was formed from troops that had arrived in southern Africa. At the start of the campaign, it comprised 6,867 Imperial and irregulars and 3,371 men of the Natal Native Contingent. [4]

Anglo-Egyptian War

Main article: Anglo-Egyptian War
Divisions
Formation name Created Ceased to exist Locations served Notes Ref
1st Division 1882 1882 Egypt During August 1882, the division was formed from troops that had arrived in Egypt. It was placed under the command of Lieutenant-General George Willis [5]
2nd Division 1882 1882 Egypt During August 1882, the division was formed from troops that had arrived in Egypt. It was placed under the command of Lieutenant-General Edward Bruce Hamley [5]
Cavalry Division 1882 1882 Egypt During August 1882, the division was formed from troops that had arrived in Egypt. It was placed under the command of Major-General Drury Drury-Lowe [5]

Second Boer War

Main article: List of British Army formations during the Second Boer War

Footnotes

Citations

  1. ^ Wyrall 1921a, pp. xi–xii.
  2. ^ Davis 1906, p. 67.
  3. ^ Butler 1926, pp. 192–194.
  4. ^ a b Colenso 1880, p. 395, 436.
  5. ^ a b c Royle 1886, pp. 237–239.

References

  • Butler, Lewis (1926). The Annals of the King's Royal Rifle Corps. Vol. III. London: John Murray. OCLC 81665440.
  • Colenso, Frances Ellen (1880). History of the Zulu War and Its Origin. London: Chapman and Hall. OCLC 252418281.
  • Davis, John (1906). The History of the Second Queen's Royal Regiment: Now the Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment. Vol. V. London: Eyre and Spottiswoode. OCLC 834944368.
  • Royle, Charles (1886). The Egyptian Campaigns, 1882 to 1885: And the Events which Led to Them. Vol. I. London: Hurst and Blackeet. OCLC 1113735159.
  • Wyrall, Everard (1921a). The History of the Second Division, 1914–1918. Vol. I. London: Thomas Nelson and Sons. OCLC 1167884897. Retrieved 31 July 2014.

March 03, 2023
list, british, army, formations, during, victorian, main, article, british, army, during, victorian, this, list, british, divisions, formed, during, victorian, during, this, period, divisions, were, raised, basis, particular, conflict, them, seen, being, conne. Main article British Army during the Victorian Era This is a list of British divisions formed during the Victorian era During this period divisions were raised on an ad hoc basis for a particular conflict Not all of them are seen as being connected to the divisions raised by the British Army in the 20th Century For example Everard Wyrall the official historian of the 2nd Division during the First World War described the division s lineage as only including the Crimean and the Second Boer War 1 Contents 1 Eighth Xhosa War 2 Crimean War 3 Second Opium War 4 Second Anglo Afghan War 5 Anglo Zulu War 6 Anglo Egyptian War 7 Second Boer War 8 Footnotes 9 Citations 10 ReferencesEighth Xhosa War EditMain article Eighth Xhosa War Divisions Formation name Created Ceased to exist Locations served Notes Ref1st Division2nd Division 1851 1851 Cape Colony A 1 250 strong 2nd Division was organised in 1851 under Colonel George Mackinnon 2 Crimean War EditMain article List of British divisions during the Crimean WarSecond Opium War EditMain article Second Opium War This force was raised from the Presidency armies and British forces based in India Divisions Formation name Created Ceased to exist Locations served Notes Ref1st Division2nd Division Major General Robert Napier commanded a division made up of British and Indian forces 3 Second Anglo Afghan War EditMain article Second Anglo Afghan War This force was raised from the Presidency armies and British forces based in India Divisions Formation name Created Ceased to exist Locations served Notes Ref1st Division2nd DivisionAnglo Zulu War EditMain article Anglo Zulu War Divisions Formation name Created Ceased to exist Locations served Notes Ref1st Division 1879 1879 Natal colony Zululand Also known as No 1 Division The division under the command of Major General Henry Hope Crealock was formed from troops that had arrived in southern Africa At the start of the campaign it comprised 6 508 Imperial and irregulars and 2 707 men of the Natal Native Contingent 4 2nd Division 1879 1879 Natal colony Zululand Also known as No 2 Division The division under the command of Major General Edward Newdegate was formed from troops that had arrived in southern Africa At the start of the campaign it comprised 6 867 Imperial and irregulars and 3 371 men of the Natal Native Contingent 4 Anglo Egyptian War EditMain article Anglo Egyptian War Divisions Formation name Created Ceased to exist Locations served Notes Ref1st Division 1882 1882 Egypt During August 1882 the division was formed from troops that had arrived in Egypt It was placed under the command of Lieutenant General George Willis 5 2nd Division 1882 1882 Egypt During August 1882 the division was formed from troops that had arrived in Egypt It was placed under the command of Lieutenant General Edward Bruce Hamley 5 Cavalry Division 1882 1882 Egypt During August 1882 the division was formed from troops that had arrived in Egypt It was placed under the command of Major General Drury Drury Lowe 5 Second Boer War EditMain article List of British Army formations during the Second Boer WarFootnotes EditCitations Edit Wyrall 1921a pp xi xii Davis 1906 p 67 Butler 1926 pp 192 194 a b Colenso 1880 p 395 436 a b c Royle 1886 pp 237 239 References EditButler Lewis 1926 The Annals of the King s Royal Rifle Corps Vol III London John Murray OCLC 81665440 Colenso Frances Ellen 1880 History of the Zulu War and Its Origin London Chapman and Hall OCLC 252418281 Davis John 1906 The History of the Second Queen s Royal Regiment Now the Queen s Royal West Surrey Regiment Vol V London Eyre and Spottiswoode OCLC 834944368 Royle Charles 1886 The Egyptian Campaigns 1882 to 1885 And the Events which Led to Them Vol I London Hurst and Blackeet OCLC 1113735159 Wyrall Everard 1921a The History of the Second Division 1914 1918 Vol I London Thomas Nelson and Sons OCLC 1167884897 Retrieved 31 July 2014 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title List of British Army formations during the Victorian era amp oldid 1078635286, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

article

, read, download, free, free download, mp3, video, mp4, 3gp, jpg, jpeg, gif, png, picture, music, song, movie, book, game, games.