Such actions were similar to those for which the regiment was raised 250 years earlier.

The regiment, which consisted of 1,000 men, was raised in three months.

The regiment was officially raised in 1630 although it had existed since 1624.

The regiment was officially raised in 1626 although it had existed since 1623.

The regiment was officially raised in 1628 although it had existed since the early 1620s.

About 40 regiments were raised and from January 1945 on six divisions.

Regiments were typically raised and supported by a specific city or region.

The original 2nd Regiment was raised on April 3, 1841.

In January 1777 four regiments of light dragoons were raised.

Additional regiments were raised throughout the war, including cavalry and artillery.