The regiment played a pivotal role in the notorious Peterloo Massacre in August 1819 , when a 60,000 strong crowd calling for democratic reform were charged by the Yeomanry . Panic from the crowd was interpreted as an attack on the Yeomanry and the Hussars ( led by Lieutenant Colonel Guy L'Estrange ) were ordered in . The charge resulted in 15 fatalities and as many as 600 injured
Peterloo Massacre
Peterloo Massacre
15th The King's Hussars