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Welcome to Somerset, a county rife with military history. To live in Somerset is to live in a museum.  There is important history where ever you turn. Somerset is located in South West England, with Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset and Devon as its closest neighbours. To the north and west lies the Severn Estuary and […]

Nestled in the heart of the South West of England, Gloucestershire beckons with its rich history, vibrant culture, and picturesque landscapes. From the ancient forests to the elegant Regency towns, Gloucestershire is a county of diverse charms. This article takes you on a journey through the splendours of Gloucestershire, delving into its history, places of […]

The Battle of Langport was fought near the small town of Langport, not far from Yeovil in Somerset, on 10 July 1645. It was one of the battles of the First English Civil War. The Battle of Langport was important, since the Royalist defeat gave the Parliamentarians control over the West of England, an area […]

The Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert’s) was a light infantry regiment of the British Army, which served under various titles from 1685 to 1959. In the 19th century, the regiment was deployed to many different parts of Asia and Africa to protect British interests. On this page, you will find information about the regiment’s participation […]

The Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert’s) was a light infantry regiment of the British Army, which served under various titles from 1685 to 1959. In the late 1700s and early 1800s, the regiment participated in the French Revolutionary Wars against the French First Republic, fighting in both Europe, Africa and America. The French Revolutionary Wars […]

The Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert’s) was a light infantry of the British Army from 1685 to 1959. In 1959, the Somerset Light Infantry formed the Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry together with the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry. Short facts about the 13th Regiment of Foot – Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert’s) Active 1685–1959 […]