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Historical Record of the Second, or Queen's Royal Regiment of Foot / Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in the Year 1661, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1837

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A concise regimental history tracing the unit's origins in the seventeenth century through its subsequent stations and campaigns into the early nineteenth century, detailing engagements, sieges, and garrison service. The work combines narrative accounts with documentary material: officers' rolls, lists of killed and wounded, honours and badges, and descriptions of trophies. Appendices collect chronological tables, contemporary general orders and campaign dispatches, a memorandum on regimental colours, and a memoir of a senior officer, offering both operational overview and primary-source documentation for the regiment's service record.

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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.

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