The King's				Royal Hussars

The 20th Hussars (The Great War And The Last Charge) In August of 1914 the 20th Hussars formed part of the British cavalry that covered the gap between the British expeditionary force and the French 5th Army. The Regiment became involved in actions that were typical of the role played by cavalry in the great war, the retreat from Mons, the battles of Marne and Aisne and the first battle of Ypres all saw the Regiment involved and Infantry fighting from the trenches followed in the Messines area. A battle at Bourlon wood was complemented with 5 Officers and 218 other ranks from the 20th and the Regiment saw more dismounted action at Gouzeaucourt in 1917. Foot actions to stem the enemy advance followed the German Spring offensive of 1918. A return to horses saw the Regiment in support of Infantry actions as the allied tide turned and the Germans started the return to Germany. After the occupation the Regiment returned to England for a short while before moving on to Egypt in 1919. A nationalist uprising in Turkey caused the allies to send troops to Constantinople, formerly Istanbul, and the 20th Hussars found themselves on the Imzid peninsula in 1920 as part of General Ironside's command. The Regiment charged Turkish positions near the village of Gebze and successfully routed the enemy. The 20th were relieved by 3rd Hussars in October 1920 and knowing that amalgamation loomed transferred some 225 men to the 3rd. Another 118 men transferred to the 11th Hussars before the remainder of the Regiment returned to England to amalgamate with the 14th Hussars. 20th Hussar - 1909