History
The 58th was formed in 1755 for service during the Seven Years' War. Originally numbered the 60th Regiment of Foot, and bearing the name of its colonel, Robert Anstruther, it was re-numbered in 1757 as the 58th Regiment of Foot. In 1779, during the American War of Independence they were stationed at Gibraltar, taking part in the Great Siege from 1779 to 1783. In 1782 they acquired their county association, becoming the 58th Rutlandshire Regiment.
In the French Revolutionary Wars the 58th saw action in Egypt at the Battle of Alexandria, and Calabria, where they participated in a raid on shipping at Diamante.[1]
Later, under Wellington, they served in the Peninsular campaign. During this campaign they fought at Salamanca and at Burgos.
In 1843 the 58th regiment took over garrison duties in New South Wales from the 80th who had been posted to India. In 1845 they were sent to New Zealand because of Maori unrest in the Bay of Islands due to dissatisfaction with the Treaty of Waitangi. The regiment remained in N.Z. until November 1858 having been in action during the Northern Wars, Wanganui and north of Wellington during 1845–47. Participated in the Anglo-Zulu War in 1879. On embarkation for England, the regiment consisted of 16 officers and 194 men. Over 300 men of the regiment took discharge in New Zealand.
About usHer Majesty s 58th (Rutlandshire) Regiment of Foot in Jan 1st 2013 for the purpose of accurately representing historic military structure and tactics of the Anglo Zulu War, to the best of our ability, and in so doing, form a tight-knit, elite Regiment of well trained, disciplined, and virtuous soldiers. Among other Regiments, we are quite unique in a number of ways. We place great emphasis on practicing accurate military structure and tactics of the British Army. Among our ranks will be found no self-proclaimed generals leading handfuls of privates, but rather meaningful structure based on the size of our unit. Furthermore, we are committed to developing and practicing tactics of the period. (as best we can) For these purposes, we are looking for intelligent, humble, and mature recruits willing and able to listen, learn, and contribute.
Expectations
Whether as a recruit, or a full-fledged soldier, our members are expected to do the following:
1) Learn and follow the Code of Conduct
2) Learn, and become proficient in basic Tactics and Skills
3) Be relatively active, attend trainings when possible, and alert a NCO/Officer (It Must be A NCO/Officer not a low rank member otherwise will still count against you.) if you are unable to participate or are taking an extended leave.
4) Display humility, respect, and motivation.
Those who can do these four things will find themselves a good match for the 1st, and will be prime candidates for promotion should they be proficient and willing to take on leadership roles.
*Rank Structure
Enlisted Ranks:
Recruit
Private
Lance Corporal
Sergeant
Color Sergeant
Officer Ranks:
Lieutenant
Captain
Major
Lt Colonel
Colonel
Wanna join us?
Add Baddude2588 on steam otherwise msg Blucher
Show Posts
