Historical Record of the Seventy-first Regiment, Highland Light Infantry / Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1777, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1852

Name: Historical Record of the Seventy-first Regiment, Highland Light Infantry / Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1777, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1852
Author: Richard Cannon

By Richard Cannon

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The work compiles a regiment's official history, tracing its origin and subsequent deployments, engagements, sieges, and garrison stations, and enumerating battles, captured trophies, and honors. It records casualties, lists officers distinguished for gallantry, and reproduces badges, devices, and honors granted. Administrative material and biographical memoirs of colonels and notable officers accompany detailed service narratives, official orders, and footnoted documentation intended to preserve institutional memory and to illustrate the regiment's conduct across its campaigns.

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.