Surf these sites: 3rd Dragoon Guards -- Information on the 3rd Dragoon Guards. Dragoon Guards -- There was essentially no difference between the British Dragoon Guards and Dragoons. The designation "Dragoon Guards" did not reflect any difference in role between the two cavalry arms Dragoons -- Dragoons were originally intended to be used as mounted infantry. In the early 18th century, cavalry was divided into 2 categories - regts of horse and regts of dragoons. Light Dragoons -- Dragoons were originally formed to fulfil the reconnaisance and skirmishing role. When it was found that they could no longer perform these functions effectively, the formation of light dragoon troops attached to the heavy cavalry regiments were authorised in the mid-18th century The Royals -- Information on 1st The Royal Dragoons 1746 to 1969 US Dragoons - David Michel -- Dedicated to my interest in American Horse Soldiers: Dragoons and Cavalry alike. Honoring the men and horses who served us so well.
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