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Regiments / 35th (Royal Sussex) Regiment of Foot
« on: June 24, 2020, 08:13:47 pm »
About the 35th Royal Sussex Regiment
The 35th is a newly formed Napoleonic Wars regiment made up of members, who are M&B veterans and been involved and around the community for a while. Most of our collective experience has been on the Persistent World/Kingdoms mod. But some have been involved previously in the Napoleonic Wars community. Despite being a new regiment, we are a disciplined and skilled regiment. Our members are asked to take roleplay names, relevant to the Napoleonic era, PTS is enforced during events and training. As a community we are also active on Persistent Kingdoms and other Warband mods.
Brief History of the 35th Regiment of Foot
The American War of Independence, 1776-1781
During the American War of Independence the 35th Regiment of Foot fought at Bunker Hill, Brooklyn, and White Plains, and also took part in the capture of St. Lucia in the West Indies. In 1782 county titles were added to infantry regiments, in order to help recruiting, and the 35th became known as the 35th (or Dorsetshire) Regiment, although the reason for the connection with Dorset is not readily apparent. The first real connection with Sussex came in 1787 when Charles Lennox, subsequently 4th Duke of Richmond, joined the Regiment. He recruited Sussex men from the family estates and in 1804, as Colonel of the Regiment, he obtained royal permission for the county title 'Sussex' to be transferred from the 25th Regiment of Foot so that the 35th now became known as the 35th (or Sussex) Regiment
The Napoleonic Wars, 1793-1815
Meanwhile war with revolutionary France had broken out in 1793, and the 35th was sent to the West Indies where it took part in the unsuccessful defence of Guadaloupe. On the return to England, Lennox raised the strength of the Regiment by means of volunteers from the Sussex Militia, and in 1799 a second battalion was constituted. Both battalions fought in the abortive campaign in Holland and in 1800 played an important role in the capture of Malta. The 1st Battalion remained in the Mediterranean and in 1806 distinguished itself in the victory over the French at Maida in Italy. The 2nd Battalion was with a reserve brigade at Waterloo and took part in the allied Victory March through Paris in 1815
After the Napoleonic Wars the Regiment served for a long period in the West Indies. On its return home in 1832 the Regiment was given the appelation 'Royal' by William IV in honour of its achievements, and so its title became the 35th (Royal Sussex) Regiment of Foot. The old orange facings on the uniforms, given by William III, were now replaced by the blue facings of a 'Royal' Regiment
Event days
Our event/training days are Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. This is not limited to NW.
Joining the 35th
If you are interested in joining please do so by adding one the steam group admins. They will get you back to you as soon as possible. We ask that our members speak and understand English enough to be able to communicate when needed in TS during events.
https://steamcommunity.com/groups/35thRoyalSussexRegimentofFoot
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Brief History of the 35th Regiment of Foot
The American War of Independence, 1776-1781
During the American War of Independence the 35th Regiment of Foot fought at Bunker Hill, Brooklyn, and White Plains, and also took part in the capture of St. Lucia in the West Indies. In 1782 county titles were added to infantry regiments, in order to help recruiting, and the 35th became known as the 35th (or Dorsetshire) Regiment, although the reason for the connection with Dorset is not readily apparent. The first real connection with Sussex came in 1787 when Charles Lennox, subsequently 4th Duke of Richmond, joined the Regiment. He recruited Sussex men from the family estates and in 1804, as Colonel of the Regiment, he obtained royal permission for the county title 'Sussex' to be transferred from the 25th Regiment of Foot so that the 35th now became known as the 35th (or Sussex) Regiment
The Napoleonic Wars, 1793-1815
Meanwhile war with revolutionary France had broken out in 1793, and the 35th was sent to the West Indies where it took part in the unsuccessful defence of Guadaloupe. On the return to England, Lennox raised the strength of the Regiment by means of volunteers from the Sussex Militia, and in 1799 a second battalion was constituted. Both battalions fought in the abortive campaign in Holland and in 1800 played an important role in the capture of Malta. The 1st Battalion remained in the Mediterranean and in 1806 distinguished itself in the victory over the French at Maida in Italy. The 2nd Battalion was with a reserve brigade at Waterloo and took part in the allied Victory March through Paris in 1815
After the Napoleonic Wars the Regiment served for a long period in the West Indies. On its return home in 1832 the Regiment was given the appelation 'Royal' by William IV in honour of its achievements, and so its title became the 35th (Royal Sussex) Regiment of Foot. The old orange facings on the uniforms, given by William III, were now replaced by the blue facings of a 'Royal' Regiment
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Event days
Our event/training days are Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. This is not limited to NW.
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Rank Structure of the 35th (Royal Sussex) Regiment of Foot
Current strength 30
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Joining the 35th
If you are interested in joining please do so by adding one the steam group admins. They will get you back to you as soon as possible. We ask that our members speak and understand English enough to be able to communicate when needed in TS during events.
https://steamcommunity.com/groups/35thRoyalSussexRegimentofFoot
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