13091 - British Royal Marine Drummer, 1805-16 W. Britain Wrath of The Northmen " British Officer Yells Warning

" British Officer Yells Warning while Soldier Dons his Mask 1917-18

under their leadership

they would be typically defending against the cavalry charge

The opening campaigns during the French & Indian War grimly illustrated how regular regiments from Britain were unprepared for operations against the French and their native allies

13091 - British Royal Marine Drummer, 1805-16 W. Britain Wrath of The Northmen " British Officer Yells WarningBritish Royal Marine Drummer, 1805 16 The drum was the preferred method of delivering signals of movement on the battlefield as it was loud enough to be heard over the din of combat. On board ship, a drummers rhythm would direct the changing of the watches or beat the men to quarters. Royal Marine Drummers were first mentioned in the 1664 Convening Order, at the formation of Corps and so pride themselves as being the oldest branch in the Corps.