Historical Record of the First, or the Royal Regiment of Dragoons / Containing an Account of Its Formation in the Reign of King Charles the Second, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1839

Name: Historical Record of the First, or the Royal Regiment of Dragoons / Containing an Account of Its Formation in the Reign of King Charles the Second, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1839
Author: Richard Cannon

By Richard Cannon

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An official regimental history compiles the origin, stations, campaigns, battles, sieges, and engagements of a British cavalry regiment, with detailed accounts of honours, captured trophies, badges, and distinctions and the circumstances that led to them. It records names and numbers of casualties, lists officers specially commended, and includes biographical memoirs of colonels and other distinguished figures. Prefatory material explains the government directive to preserve regimental records and to foster esprit de corps, while the body offers a chronological narrative of deployments, actions, and the hardships of service, plus appendices noting editorial changes and source materials.

About the Author

Richard Cannon

Richard Cannon was a British military historian known for his extensive works documenting the histories of various regiments of the British Army. His notable contributions include detailed accounts of the formation and service records of regiments such as the Royal Irish Regiment of Foot and the Northumberland Fusiliers. Cannon's writings, characterized by their thorough research and historical significance, provide valuable insights into military history from the late 17th century through the mid-19th century. His works serve as important resources for understanding the evolution of military units and their roles in British history.