Historical record of the Seventh Regiment, or the Royal Fusiliers by Richard Cannon
"Historical Record of the Seventh Regiment, or the Royal Fusiliers" by Richard Cannon is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work chronicles the formation and service history of the Royal Fusiliers, detailing significant military engagements and the esteemed achievements of this regiment. The record serves not only as an homage to the brave actions of the soldiers but also aims to inspire future generations of military personnel through documentedexamples of valor and dedication. The opening of the text lays the groundwork for this extensive record by providing a background into the origins of the Royal Fusiliers, established as an ordnance regiment in 1685. It discusses the regiment's formation during a time of political turmoil, particularly relating to the rebellion against King James II. The initial entries outline the regiment's structure, uniforms, and notable shifts in command, showcasing the importance of such military documentation in fostering an understanding of British military history and inspiring pride in service. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cannon, Richard, 1779-1865 |
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| LoC No. | 00423109 |
| Title | Historical record of the Seventh Regiment, or the Royal Fusiliers Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1685, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1846. |
| Alternate Title | Historical Record of the 7th Foot. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 47.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Brian Coe, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | UA: Military science: Armies: Organization, distribution, military situation |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army -- History |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army. Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56220 |
| Release Date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 120 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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