History of the Cape Mounted Riflemen / With a Brief Account of the Colony of the Cape of Good Hope

Name: History of the Cape Mounted Riflemen / With a Brief Account of the Colony of the Cape of Good Hope
Author: Richard Cannon

By Richard Cannon

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A regiment-focused historical record that traces the formation, stations, campaigns, and honors of the Cape Mounted Riflemen while placing their service within a brief account of the Cape Colony. The volume assembles general orders, official returns, operational narratives, casualty lists, and citations of officers and men distinguished for gallantry, and records badges, trophies, and biographical sketches of senior officers. It summarizes geography, administration, and military context to explain the regiment's deployments, and emphasizes service chronology, organizational changes, and documented examples intended to inform, commemorate, and provide exemplars of military conduct.

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.