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Cannon, Richard
1779
1865
Historical record of the Thirteenth, First Somerset, or the Prince Albert's Regiment of Light Infantry
containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1685, and of its subsequent services to 1848.
Historical record of the 13th Foot
Historical record of the 13th, 1st Somerset, or the Prince Albert's Regiment of Light Infantry
containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1685, and of its subsequent services to 1848.
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.)
"Historical Record of the Thirteenth, First Somerset, or the Prince Albert's Regiment of Light Infantry" by Richard Cannon is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book provides a comprehensive narrative of the formation and service of a specific British military regiment, detailing its activities from its inception in 1685 through to 1848. The focus is on the regiment's military engagements, highlighting its contributions and notable achievements throughout various conflicts. At the start of the work, the author sets the stage with a transcriber’s note and an introduction outlining the importance of documenting military records. It emphasizes the significance of the British soldiers' bravery and history, establishing a framework for the detailed accounts that follow. The opening includes an official notification from the Horse Guards regarding the creation of a comprehensive military record, aiming to excite the spirit of emulation among current and future soldiers. As such, readers can anticipate an exploration of not only the regiment's combat history but also the broader implications of military service within the British Army, reflecting on bravery, discipline, and the evolution of infantry tactics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 47.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Great Britain. Army -- History
Great Britain. Army. Somerset Light Infantry
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