Historical Record of the Forty-sixth or South Devonshire Regiment of Foot / Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1741 and of Its Subsequent Services to 1851

Name: Historical Record of the Forty-sixth or South Devonshire Regiment of Foot / Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1741 and of Its Subsequent Services to 1851
Author: Richard Cannon

By Richard Cannon

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The volume compiles a chronological regimental history from its formation in the mid-18th century through its services into the mid-19th century, detailing stations, campaigns, and actions in which the unit took part. It lists officers and the numbers of non-commissioned officers and privates killed or wounded at particular engagements, records honors, badges, captured trophies, and official distinctions, and includes biographical sketches of colonels and notable officers. Prefatory material explains the publication's purpose and the value of preserving unit records for esprit de corps; appendices and plates provide uniforms, colours, and documentary extracts to illustrate the narrative and primary data.

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.