The 2nd Infantry Division was an infantry division of the British Army that was formed and disestablished numerous times between 1809 and 2012. It was raised by Lieutenant-General Arthur Wellesley for
An illustration by J. Marshman depicting the division's 1st Battalion, 57th (the West Middlesex) Regiment of Foot during the Battle of Albuera
A portrait of Frederick Adam, commander of the division's light brigade during the Battle of Waterloo, by William Salter
A depiction of Private John McDermond saving his commanding officer, Colonel William O'Grady Haly, during the Battle of Inkerman by Louis William Desanges. This action resulted in McDermond's being awarded the Victoria Cross.
Sidney Paget's Saving the guns at Colenso depicts a key event of the battle that resulted in several Victoria Crosses being awarded.
The 5th Infantry Division was a regular army infantry division of the British Army. It was established by Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington for service in the Peninsular War, as part of the Ang
Black Watch at Quatre Bras
Men of the 1st Battalion, Devonshire Regiment, undergoing anti-gas respirator inspection behind breastworks just in front of the Yser Canal, spring 1915.
Officers of 'D' Company, 1st Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment, at Burnt Farm, about 400 yards from Wulverghem Church and 500 yards from the front line. Left to right: Lieutenant Wheeler, Lieutenant Wood (standing), Captain R.E. Partridge, Lieutenant Morley.
Tommies of the 1st Battalion, Norfolk Regiment in France, May 1916.