Light Division
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Equipment | Baker rifle |
|---|---|
| Branch | British Army |
| Founded | 1803 |
| Headquarters | Sir John Moore Barracks |
| Winchester | |
| Notable commanders | Robert Craufurd |
| Sir William Erskine, 2nd Baronet | |
| Charles, Count Alten | |
| George Brown | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2198940 |
About Light Division
The Light Division was a light infantry division of the British Army. Its origins lay in "Light Companies" formed during the late 18th century, to move at speed over inhospitable terrain and protect a main force with skirmishing tactics.
