The 82nd Regiment of Foot was raised in September 1793 as the British Army expanded to face the armies of hostile, revolutionary France. First formed in Stamford, Lincolnshire, by Major General Charles Leigh, late of the Foot Guards, it also recruited from Lancashire, Yorkshire, Worcestershire and Staffordshire. General Leigh was serving in the Prince of Wales’s Household (later George IV) and by Royal consent his new regiment proudly took the title of “The Prince of Wales’s Volunteers”.
1813 – Taking the war into France
In September 1813, Russia, Prussia and Austria re-entered the war against Napoleon and invaded France. In Spain, Wellington’s army took San Sebastian and Pamplona and marched for the French frontier in October. They fought to cross the River Nivelle in November (73 casualties in the 82nd Regiment) and the River Nive in December(82nd not engaged) and crossed the River Adour in February 1814.The French army concentrated at Orthez where they were defeated in a hard fight on 27 February. The 82nd had 31 casualties. It was their last battle of the Spanish war. .
The war ended when the Prussians and Russians entered Paris on 31 March 1814. The British occupied the regional capital of Toulouse in April. Napoleon was banished to Elba, Wellington became the British ambassador in Paris and the 82nd Regiment settled into occupying the south of France.
1814 – War against the United States of America
After four hard years of war in Spain, with no home leave, the 82nd Regiment was transported directly from France to Canada, arriving in Quebec on 25 June.
The United Sates of America ( then 17 states ) had declared war on Britain in 1812, accusing the British of impeding US commerce with Napoleon’s Europe and of arresting US sailors as Royal Navy deserters. With Britain over-stretched by the European war, belligerent Americans also saw the prize of extending their revolution to the vastness of Canada.
There was some fierce fighting before British regular troops, Canadian militia and allied Indian tribes repulsed three invading American armies in 1813. The Americans attacked again in March 1814. The 82nd Regiment, delayed by bad roads, reached the hard-pressed Niagara frontier at the end of August. They fought in a counter attack at Fort Erie in September (25 casualties) but not much more happened on that front. Veteran British regiments arriving from France and a Royal Navy blockade wore down the Americans and in August, the British captured Washington and burnt the White House. In December, the Americans defeated a British attack on the huge trading centre of New Orleans. With nothing decisive attainable by either side, a peace treaty was signed in March 1815 which restored the status quo of 1812.
Ranks
Commanding Officers
Colonel-The Commander of the Regiment, leads the men. Handles Regimental Issues as well as Relations with other regiments. Assigns Officer's their duties.
Lieutenant Colonel-The 2nd-In-Command of the Regiment. Responsible for most of the Administrion within the Regiment. Signs the Regiment up for events, handles the roster, takes command in the event of the Colonel's absence
Major-Secondary Administrator and Chief of Discipline. Handles Minor Punishments and handles Lieutenant Colonel duties in the 2nd-In-Command's absence. In charge of the other officers and enforcing the duties given to them by the Colonel
Captain-One of the higher officers, has the ability to lead the men into battle and can handle himself well and has shown dedication to the Regiment. Assists Major in his duties.
Lieutenant-Can Lead the men well, handles Administration duties assigned by the Lt. Col. Can handle himself well on the battlefield and gives lessons to men. Leads the Trainings.
Ensign-Officer in the training process. Can handle himself and the regiment for a short period. Taught by Senior Officers
Non-Commisioned Officers
Serjeant Major-Head of NCO's. Makes sure other NCO's are attending to their duties. Junior Training Offical. Personally advises and trains Corporals and Lance Corporals
Serjeant-Mainline NCO. Can take control of men and handle them in the heat of a Linebattle. A dedicated and skilled member of the Regiment
Corporal-Junior NCO. Still in training. Handles reports after the linebattle
Lance Corporal-Minor NCO: Very much in training, trains under the Serjeant Major or a Lieutenant
Enlisted Men
Kingsman-Veteran of the Regiment that has shown ability in game and out with helping the regiment. The most senior of the enlisted
Chosenman-Regimental Member who is extremely skilled at shooting. Shows skill with his Musket/Rifle on a constant and consistant basis and scores the majority of his kills with said weapons
Guard-Great at Melee, and can be relied on to cover the regiments retreat or disengagement, while still inflicting Casualties upon the Enemy.
Ranger-Member of the Regiment that shows Skill in-game and regularly attends events, also shows ability with one type of combat or another and is beginning to show potential specialist promotion in the semi-near future. Veterans of the Enlisted Corps and one step junior to the Specialists
Regular- Member who regularly shows up for Linebattle and shows a decent level of skill with his weapons. (Members will stay here for some time, until they are appointed a Skill they possess)
Private First Class-Junior Member that is decently active and shows some skill with weapons, has the level of maturity and activity to ascend through the ranks
Private-Fresh Recruit that has attended under 10 Events with the regiment
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