♔ Imperial Mounted Infantry ♔
Welcome to the thread of the Imperial Mounted Infantry we are a British Dragoon and Light Infantry regiment based in North America. We aim to create a casual and fun experience in the Anglo-Zulu War module
| The Imperial Mounted Infantry was a makeshift British unit made specificly for service in the Anglo-Zulu War. It consisted of two squadrons of 150 men each, a total of 300 enlisted, NCOs and officers. The men of the Imperial mounted Infantry were regular soldiers taken from several regiments within the British Army in South Africa. The men included troops from the 3rd, 13th, 24th, and 80th Regiments of Foot. They were armed with Henry-Martini rifles like the majority of British forces in the war. The Mounted Infantry proved a versatile force for scouting and skirmishing. They would screen the main column and provide cover for advancing troops. They were more reliable and versatile than many other Anglo-Allied cavalry units because they had experience being regular British foot soldiers as well as cavalrymen.During the initial advance into ZuluLand, the first squadron of Mounted Infantry was attached to No. 3 Column that made camp at Isandhlwana. The second Squadron was with No. 1 Column. | 
Trooper of the Imperial Mounted Infantry |
Regular Enlisted Soldier of the 24th (Warwickshire) Regiment of Foot | The Battle of Isandhlwana
Isandhlwana is considered one of the worst defeats of a European army by an indigenous force in Africa. No. 3 Column was caught unprepared by an Impi of over 30,000 Zulu warriors. The camp had no fortifications or perimeter defenses and was quickly overrun. The British began a frenzied retreat as the Zulus surged about their tents and wagons. The 1st Squadron of Mounted Infantry, along with other British cavalry units, was able to escape the carnage and give covering fire to retreating British troops. Over 1.300 British and allied troops were killed. Only 11 members of the Mounted Infantry survived:
Sergeant P Naughton (2/3rd), Corporal J McCan (1/24th), Privates E Evans (2/3rd), J Edwards (2/3rd), J Gascoigne (2/3rd), D Whelan (1/13th), S Wassall (80th), T Westwood (80th), H Davis (1/24th), W Parry (1/24th), J Power (1/24th). |
Ranks
Lieutenant Brown (RedRedcoat)
Trooper Smith (Markus)
Trooper Sharpe (TomSawyer)
Trooper (Grimsight)
Trooper (Korman)
Contact Info
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