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Title: The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment, [v. 1,] from 1684 to 1902
Note: On cover: Virtutis Namurcensis præmium.
Credits: E-text prepared by Brian Coe, John Campbell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary: "The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment" by Lieutenant-Colonel G. Le M. Gretton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the extensive military history and participation of the Royal Irish Regiment from its formation in 1684 through the early 1900s, detailing numerous campaigns across various continents. This volume is likely to appeal to readers interested in military history, particularly that of the British Army and its regiments, showcasing their valor and evolution over centuries. The opening of the book presents a detailed account of the establishment of the Royal Irish Regiment under Charles II in the late 17th century, illustrating the complex political and military contexts in which it was raised. It recounts the regiment's initial loyalty to the Crown during the tumultuous period of James II’s rule, the challenges they faced during the political purges led by William III, and their formative role in the campaigns, cementing their reputation through battles fought in Ireland and abroad. The narrative sets a foundation for understanding the regiment's evolving character as it engages in resilient and courageous actions during various conflicts, thus highlighting their enduring legacy in military history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Gretton, G. le M. (George Le Mesurier), -1934
EBook No.: 59779
Published: Jun 19, 2019
Downloads: 586
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain. Army. Royal Irish Regiment
LoCC: Military science: Armies: Organization, distribution, military situation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment, [v. 1,] from 1684 to 1902
Note: On cover: Virtutis Namurcensis præmium.
Credits: E-text prepared by Brian Coe, John Campbell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary: "The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment" by Lieutenant-Colonel G. Le M. Gretton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the extensive military history and participation of the Royal Irish Regiment from its formation in 1684 through the early 1900s, detailing numerous campaigns across various continents. This volume is likely to appeal to readers interested in military history, particularly that of the British Army and its regiments, showcasing their valor and evolution over centuries. The opening of the book presents a detailed account of the establishment of the Royal Irish Regiment under Charles II in the late 17th century, illustrating the complex political and military contexts in which it was raised. It recounts the regiment's initial loyalty to the Crown during the tumultuous period of James II’s rule, the challenges they faced during the political purges led by William III, and their formative role in the campaigns, cementing their reputation through battles fought in Ireland and abroad. The narrative sets a foundation for understanding the regiment's evolving character as it engages in resilient and courageous actions during various conflicts, thus highlighting their enduring legacy in military history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Gretton, G. le M. (George Le Mesurier), -1934
EBook No.: 59779
Published: Jun 19, 2019
Downloads: 586
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain. Army. Royal Irish Regiment
LoCC: Military science: Armies: Organization, distribution, military situation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.