British light dragoons were first raised in the 18th century.

In January 1777 four regiments of light dragoons were raised.

In 1785 a special detachment of light dragoons was formed at the regiment.

A charge of British light dragoons saved the guns.

The 20th were raised as light dragoons in 1759 and became hussars in 1862.

Starting in 1756, seven regiments of Light Dragoons were raised.

These light dragoons were mounted on lighter, faster horses than the rest of the regiment.

After his return, he was rewarded with land in Canada and granted permission to raise a regiment of light dragoons.

Under its changed name of the 19th light dragoons it subsequently won great renown on Indian battle-fields.

He wore the dark blue jacket and gold braid of the Light Dragoons.