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What US Civil War brigade was the first to be fully equiped with Spencer rifles?
The Union brigade led by Colonel Wilder at the Battle of Chickamauga, was the first Union brigade to be fully armed with Spencer rifles. The rifles could shoot 14 rounds per minute.
What is the difference between army brigades and regiments?
Three regiments make a division, thus, a division is three times the size of a regiment. However in the US Army. A Regiment was a sub-unit of a Division. During WW1 the Infantry Division consisted of 4 Infantry Regiments, divided into 2 Brigades. Thus a Division contained two Brigades and each Brigade contained 2 Regiments plus there were 2 Artillery Brigades of 2 artillery Battalions. At the beginning of WW2, the US Army wanted to reduce the size of its Infantry Division so they were more maneuverable on the battle field. The Brigades command level was eliminated and 1 Infantry Regiment was deleted. So an Infantry Division contained 3 Infantry Regiments and 3 Artillery Battalion(later increased back to 4) and an Engineer Battalion and support units of Medical, QuarterMaster, and other units. The size of the Infantry Division was about 15,000 men. However, since the support units that were not part of the Regiments, that means the Regiment was NOT 1/3 the size of the Division. The Regiments contained about 3,000 men. Each Regiment contained 12 Rifle Companies, identified by Letters A thru M(excluding "J"). The Regiments were grouped into 3 Battalions. So 1st Battalion(as it was called) contained Companies A, B, C & D, where the fourth one, Company D, was a heavy weapons company that supported the other three. A company contained 250 men. There were other support units and a Headquarters Company attached to each Battalion of the Regiment. An Airborne Division was organized very similar to the infantry division except it only had 9 companies per Regiment and the total size was 9,000 men. See Link with simple diagrams that explain the Organization of the US Army Division.
What was the periscope rifle?
the periscope rifle was an ordinary rifle and was constructed using wood and relective mirror so that they could see up and above the trench walls. It also had a string attached to the trigger for firing. It was "invented" by Sergeant William Beech , a builders foreman, of the 2nd Battalion NSW, Australian Imperial Force, in May 1915. the periscope rifle was an ordinary rifle and was constructed using wood and relective mirror so that they could see up and above the trench walls. It also had a string attached to the trigger for firing. It was "invented" by Sergeant William Beech , a builders foreman, of the 2nd Battalion NSW, Australian Imperial Force, in May 1915.
How many soldiers does a Captain and a Major command?
The normal slot for a captain in the WWII US Army was commanding a company. In the infantry, the actual companies which did the fighting were denoted by a letter, from A to M (excluding J). So, they were sometimes called "letter companies", or "line companies", or "rifle companies". At the start of the war the Table of Organization called for 225 men in a rifle company. By late in the war this had been reduced to 187 men, at full strength. In the rifle companies there were four platoons, commanded by lieutenants - three rifle platoons and a "weapons" platoon, with 81MM mortars and machine guns. A major or a lieutenant colonel usually commanded a battalion. In the infantry these had four companies - three rifle companies, as above, plus a weapons company. Three battalions made a regiment. 1st Battalion was A, B and C, and weapons company D, 2nd Battalion was E, F, and G and weapons company H, and 3rd Battalion was I, K, and L and weapons company M. The Marines used the identical scheme but their companies were a little bit larger.
What units are in an infantry battalion headquarter and headquarter company?
HHC supports the rifle companies. HHC has all of the elements needed to support the line companies (rifle companies); Mess (food), Finance (pay), Medical (Medics), Heavy Support (Mortars), Maintenance (Mechanics), etc.
Did the Rifle Brigade see service in Ireland in 1920?
Yes they did, my Great Grand Uncle was Company Commander of the 1st Machine Gun Battalion, Rifle Brigade and was in Ireland from 1920 to early 1923 (around the time that the Machine Gun Battalion was disbanded).
What is the ISBN of Adventures in the Rifle Brigade?
The ISBN of Adventures in the Rifle Brigade is 1-4012-0353-1.
When was Polish Independent Carpathian Rifle Brigade created?
Polish Independent Carpathian Rifle Brigade was created in 1940.
What has the author Gerald Edmund Boyle written?
Gerald Edmund Boyle has written: 'The Rifle Brigade century' -- subject(s): Great Britain, Great Britain. Army, Great Britain. Army. Rifle Brigade, Registers
How many marines are in a battalion?
It depends. There are 4 people in a team, 13 in a squad, about 42 in a platoon, 3 rifle platoons plus 1 weapons platoon plus HQ and support makes about 160-180 in a company. 3 rifle companies plus 1 weapons co. plus 1 HQ Co. make a battalion so 750-900 in a battalion. Sometimes less, sometimes more.
How many companies are in a battalion?
In a US infantry battalion in WWII there were four "line" or "letter" companies, and a HQ company.Every US regiment, Army and Marine, had three battalions. First battalion was always rifle companies A, B and C, and "Heavy Weapons" company D. Second battalion was always rifle companies E, F and G plus weapons company H. Third battalion was always rifle companies I, K and L and weapons company M. "J" was not used because it sounded too much like "K".
Is the rifle regiment an elite force?
During Napoleonic Wars, the rifle regiments, such as the 95th Rifle Regiment, differed quite a bit from the regular infantry of the British Army in that they were armed with the formidable, but slow-loading Baker rifle, which was more accurate and of longer range than the musket During WWII, it was not. The Rifle Brigade raised seventeen battalions to fight in WWII. In 1937 the regiment formed the first motor battalions, a role that would allow The Rifle Brigade the freedom of movement that fitted their traditions of speed and initiative. But they were nota commando or an elite force.
Which is bigger brigade or regiment?
battalion usually has regiments 10x10 WW2 US Infantry Division Organization An Infantry Division was approximatly 15,000 men and included 3 infantry Regiments, 3 artillery Battalions and supporting units. Each Regiment contained 12 Companies that were divided into 3 Battalions. A company was 250 men. The infantry battalion was commanded by a Colonel and was the primary combat unit in the field. It contained 3 rifle companies and 1 heavy weapons company(total of 4). It had a Headquarters command and support units. A Field Artillery Battalion contained 3 Batteries that operated the artillery, 1 service battery and 1 headquarters battery. Each Battery was about 200 men but the service battery was smaller. The Infantry Division also included one Combat Engineer Battalion, that was consisted of 3 companies.
What US Civil War brigade was the first to be fully equiped with Spencer rifles?
The Union brigade led by Colonel Wilder at the Battle of Chickamauga, was the first Union brigade to be fully armed with Spencer rifles. The rifles could shoot 14 rounds per minute.
What has the author Philip J Pledger written?
Philip J. Pledger has written: 'Teenagers' -- subject(s): Adolescence, Youth '1st Cinque Ports Rifle Volunteer Corps and 5th (Cinque Ports) Battalion' -- subject(s): Great Britain, Great Britain. Army. Cinque Ports Rifle Volunteer Corps, Great Britain. Army. Royal Sussex Regiment. Battalion, 5th (Cinque Ports)
What was the periscope rifle?
the periscope rifle was an ordinary rifle and was constructed using wood and relective mirror so that they could see up and above the trench walls. It also had a string attached to the trigger for firing. It was "invented" by Sergeant William Beech , a builders foreman, of the 2nd Battalion NSW, Australian Imperial Force, in May 1915. the periscope rifle was an ordinary rifle and was constructed using wood and relective mirror so that they could see up and above the trench walls. It also had a string attached to the trigger for firing. It was "invented" by Sergeant William Beech , a builders foreman, of the 2nd Battalion NSW, Australian Imperial Force, in May 1915.
What is the difference between army brigades and regiments?
Three regiments make a division, thus, a division is three times the size of a regiment. However in the US Army. A Regiment was a sub-unit of a Division. During WW1 the Infantry Division consisted of 4 Infantry Regiments, divided into 2 Brigades. Thus a Division contained two Brigades and each Brigade contained 2 Regiments plus there were 2 Artillery Brigades of 2 artillery Battalions. At the beginning of WW2, the US Army wanted to reduce the size of its Infantry Division so they were more maneuverable on the battle field. The Brigades command level was eliminated and 1 Infantry Regiment was deleted. So an Infantry Division contained 3 Infantry Regiments and 3 Artillery Battalion(later increased back to 4) and an Engineer Battalion and support units of Medical, QuarterMaster, and other units. The size of the Infantry Division was about 15,000 men. However, since the support units that were not part of the Regiments, that means the Regiment was NOT 1/3 the size of the Division. The Regiments contained about 3,000 men. Each Regiment contained 12 Rifle Companies, identified by Letters A thru M(excluding "J"). The Regiments were grouped into 3 Battalions. So 1st Battalion(as it was called) contained Companies A, B, C & D, where the fourth one, Company D, was a heavy weapons company that supported the other three. A company contained 250 men. There were other support units and a Headquarters Company attached to each Battalion of the Regiment. An Airborne Division was organized very similar to the infantry division except it only had 9 companies per Regiment and the total size was 9,000 men. See Link with simple diagrams that explain the Organization of the US Army Division.
