Raised in 1685. In the Peninsular War it took a glorious part, and no
troops hazarded their lives more freely for their country's cause,
than the Royal Fusiliers. At Talavera they met the storm of war with
unshaken firmness, and captured seven of the enemy's guns, but the
undying lustre of the glory they won at Albuhera, almost overshadows
their other gallant exploits at this time. They had marched from
Badajos at 2 a.m. the same day, and the night march of 20 miles,
followed by the supreme effort which regained the lost heights of
Albuhera, must rank as an unsurpassed feat of arms. During the Crimean
War the conduct of the Royal Fusiliers won further glory.
It was once known as "The Hanoverian White Horse," and also as the
"Elegant Extracts" from the fact that the officers were selected from
other corps.
[Illustration: The Royal Fusiliers marching through the City of
London.]
[Illustration: Presentation of Colours.]
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(_Depot_, Seaforth.)
(_Record Office_, Preston.)