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Author Cannon, Richard, 1779-1865
Title Historical record of the Eighty-seventh Regiment, or the Royal Irish Fusiliers : Containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1793, and of its subsequent services to 1853
Alternate Title Historical record of the 87th Foot
Original Publication London: Parker, Furnivall & Parker, 1853.
Series Title Historical records of the British Army
Note Reading ease score: 55.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Brian Coe, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Historical Record of the Eighty-seventh Regiment, or the Royal Irish Fusiliers" by Richard Cannon is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work chronicles the formation and subsequent military service of the Eighty-seventh Regiment, detailing their engagements and distinguished actions from their inception in 1793 through various campaigns until 1853. The text emphasizes the valor and discipline of the regiment while providing a comprehensive overview of their contributions to British military history. The opening of the book introduces the purpose behind documenting the regiment's history—highlighting their dedication and the need to inspire future soldiers by showcasing past heroism. It includes a general order stating that every regiment will keep a record of its services, underscoring the importance of military history for both soldiers and the general public. The narrative begins with the background of the regiment’s formation amid European unrest in the late 18th century and outlines the various battles and operations the regiment was involved in, setting the stage for an in-depth military chronicle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class UA: Military science: Armies: Organization, distribution, military situation
Subject Great Britain. Army -- History
Subject Great Britain. Army. Princess Victoria's Royal Irish Fusiliers
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EBook-No. 73415
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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