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[size=36pt]The 33rd Regiment of Foot
*History*
The 33rd Foot was first raised in 1702 as “The Earl of Huntingdon’s Regiment” by order of Queen Anne to fight in the War of the Spanish Succession. It fought with distinction in that war and subsequently in the War of the Austrian Succession, the Seven Years War and the American War of Independence.
In 1782 it was decided to link regiments to a county. The Regiment then became the 33rd (or 1st Yorkshire West Riding). Lord Cornwallis, Colonel at the time, wrote, “...the 33rd Regt. of Infantry has always recruited in the West Riding of Yorkshire, and has a very good interest & the general good will of the people, in that part of the country.” They also acquired the nickname “The Havercake Lads” after a type of oatcake used by recruiting parties to tempt recruits with promises of regular food.
The 33rd landed at Willemstad on 17 December 1814, and worked in conjunction with the Russian contingent under Benckendorff and the Prussians under Bülow. There was a considerable amount of inconclusive manoeuvring before finally action against the French near Antwerp on 13 January, around the village of Merxem. The French were routed at bayonet point with no casualties suffered by the 33rd.
By early March 1815, the Regiment was again under the command of the Duke of Wellington, this time during the Hundred Days campaign of Napoleon. Having taken part in the action of the previous day, at the Battle of Quatre Bras, they took up positions at Waterloo, the 33rd was part of the 5th Brigade under the command of Major General Sir Colin Halkett, which comprised, in addition the 2nd Bn 30th Foot, and 2nd Bn 69th Foot. The brigade was part of the 3rd Division under the command of General Count Sir Charles Alten, which was in turn part of I Corps, under the command of William, Prince of Orange.
The 33rd was involved in heavy fighting during the Battle of Waterloo and at the end of the battle the regiment's casualties numbered 11 officers and 128 men killed or wounded. The British and their Allies were victorious, but at a price of suffering about 15,000 casualties. The French suffered 32,000 dead or wounded, as well as around 8,000 taken prisoner.
In 1782 it was decided to link regiments to a county. The Regiment then became the 33rd (or 1st Yorkshire West Riding). Lord Cornwallis, Colonel at the time, wrote, “...the 33rd Regt. of Infantry has always recruited in the West Riding of Yorkshire, and has a very good interest & the general good will of the people, in that part of the country.” They also acquired the nickname “The Havercake Lads” after a type of oatcake used by recruiting parties to tempt recruits with promises of regular food.
The 33rd landed at Willemstad on 17 December 1814, and worked in conjunction with the Russian contingent under Benckendorff and the Prussians under Bülow. There was a considerable amount of inconclusive manoeuvring before finally action against the French near Antwerp on 13 January, around the village of Merxem. The French were routed at bayonet point with no casualties suffered by the 33rd.
By early March 1815, the Regiment was again under the command of the Duke of Wellington, this time during the Hundred Days campaign of Napoleon. Having taken part in the action of the previous day, at the Battle of Quatre Bras, they took up positions at Waterloo, the 33rd was part of the 5th Brigade under the command of Major General Sir Colin Halkett, which comprised, in addition the 2nd Bn 30th Foot, and 2nd Bn 69th Foot. The brigade was part of the 3rd Division under the command of General Count Sir Charles Alten, which was in turn part of I Corps, under the command of William, Prince of Orange.
The 33rd was involved in heavy fighting during the Battle of Waterloo and at the end of the battle the regiment's casualties numbered 11 officers and 128 men killed or wounded. The British and their Allies were victorious, but at a price of suffering about 15,000 casualties. The French suffered 32,000 dead or wounded, as well as around 8,000 taken prisoner.
*Ranks*
We portray a standard line company, typical of the redcoats of the time and the backbone of the British Army.
Commanding Officers
- Captain
-Lieutenant
Non-Commanding Officers
-Colour Serjeant
-Serjeant
-Corporal
Enlisted Ranks
-Lance Corporal
-Private
-Recruit
Commanding Officers
- Captain
-Lieutenant
Non-Commanding Officers
-Colour Serjeant
-Serjeant
-Corporal
Enlisted Ranks
-Lance Corporal
-Private
-Recruit
*Roster*
Commanding Officers
33rd_Foot_Cpt_Nick
Non-Commanding Officers
33rd_Foot_Sjt_Reaver
Enlisted Ranks
33rd_Foot_Pte_Jon.Keeling
33rd_Foot_Pte_Achmet
33rd_Foot_Rct_Agovic
33rd_Foot_Rct_Ghost
33rd_Foot_Cpt_Nick
Non-Commanding Officers
33rd_Foot_Sjt_Reaver
Enlisted Ranks
33rd_Foot_Pte_Jon.Keeling
33rd_Foot_Pte_Achmet
33rd_Foot_Rct_Agovic
33rd_Foot_Rct_Ghost
*Recruitment*
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*Teamspeak*
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*Match History*
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