History of the Royal Sappers and Miners, Volume 1 (of 2) / From the Formation of the Corps in March 1712 to the date when its designation was changed to that of Royal Engineers

Name: History of the Royal Sappers and Miners, Volume 1 (of 2) / From the Formation of the Corps in March 1712 to the date when its designation was changed to that of Royal Engineers
Author: T. W. J. Connolly

By T. W. J. Connolly

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A regimental history that traces the formation, organization, and everyday duties of a military engineering corps, documenting establishment, pay, recruitment, uniforms, ranks and administrative practices. It follows the corps through civil and wartime employments, describing field engineering tasks, sieges, demolitions and other technical operations across several theaters, and reconstructs actions using official journals, diaries and memoranda. Emphasis is placed on the corps' own services and personnel, with collected footnotes and illustrations supplementing a narrative that acknowledges gaps and relies on surviving records to piece together its operational and institutional development.

About the Author

T. W. J. Connolly

T. W. J. Connolly is an author known for his detailed historical accounts of military engineering in Britain. His notable work, "History of the Royal Sappers and Miners," is a comprehensive two-volume exploration of the Corps from its formation in 1712 to its re-designation as the Royal Engineers. Connolly's writings provide valuable insights into the development and contributions of this specialized military unit, reflecting the evolution of engineering practices within the British Army. His work is significant for those interested in military history and the technical advancements of the period.