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Historical Record of the Seventy-Second Regiment, or the Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders / Containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1778, and of its subsequent services to 1848 cover

Historical Record of the Seventy-Second Regiment, or the Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders / Containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1778, and of its subsequent services to 1848

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A chronological regimental history traces the formation in 1778 and subsequent organization, deployments, and engagements through 1848. It documents inspections, establishment and recruiting, voyages and garrison duties, campaigns in the East Indies and southern Africa, sieges and stormings of fortresses, casualty and honour rolls, changes of title and colonels, and commemorative battle honours displayed on colours. Supplementary material includes lists of officers, succession of commanding officers, uniform plates, and footnoted references, arranged sectionally to provide a service-by-service account and administrative 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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