33rd Regiment of Foot

The 33rd Regiment of Foot was a regiment of the British Army.

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Originally formed in 1702 as the Earl of Huntingdon's Regiment of Foot, (during that period of history regiment's were known by the names of the Colonel of the regiment). It fought in a number of campaigns across Europe, winning its first battle honour at the Battle of Dettingen in 1743, which was the last time a British King would lead his men into battle. Regiments were officially numbered in 1751 and the 33rd Regiment of Foot became the official title. On the 1st of July 1881 it was amalgamated with the 76th Regiment of Foot to form a two battalion regiment with various changes to titles and today it is currently known as 'The Duke Of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding).

Related Topics:
Battle of Dettingen - 1743 - 1751 - 1881

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The 33rd itself had a good reputation for its professionalism and capability, which was seemingly unequalled by any other regiment of the British Army for some time. Indeed, because of their professionalism in the field during the American War of Independence, the Regiment was given the nickname 'The Pattern', this then became the standard of soldiering which all other regiments should attain.

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