Historical record of the Twenty-second, or the Cheshire Regiment of Foot by Cannon
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| Author | Cannon, Richard, 1779-1865 |
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| Title |
Historical record of the Twenty-second, or the Cheshire Regiment of Foot containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1689, and of its subsequent services to 1849 |
| Alternate Title |
Historical record of the 22nd, or the Cheshire Regiment of Foot containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1689, and of its subsequent services to 1849 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 51.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Brian Coe, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Summary | "Historical Record of the Twenty-second, or the Cheshire Regiment of Foot" by Richard Cannon is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the formation and subsequent military engagements of the Cheshire Regiment, detailing its storied history from 1689 up until 1849. The focus is on the regiment's notable battles and contributions, as well as the bravery and discipline of its officers and soldiers, providing insight into British military heritage. The opening of the text outlines the purpose of the historical record, which is to maintain a comprehensive documentation of each regiment's service history and valor. Emphasizing the importance of military achievements and the spirit of emulation among soldiers, the preface reflects on the zeal that the British Army instills in its members. The text introduces the early origins of the Twenty-second Regiment, detailing its formation under the Duke of Norfolk, its involvement in significant battles such as the Battle of the Boyne, and its various deployments during pivotal conflicts in Ireland, the West Indies, and beyond, highlighting the regiment's long and illustrious military service. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | UA: Military science: Armies: Organization, distribution, military situation |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army -- History |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army. Regiment of Foot, 22nd (Cheshire) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 64581 |
| Release Date | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 63 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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