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Title: Historical Record of the Third, Or the King's Own Regiment of Light Dragoons
Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1685, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1846.

Note: Reading ease score: 49.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.

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Summary: "Historical Record of the Third, Or the King's Own Regiment of Light Dragoons" by Richard Cannon is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work chronicles the formation, development, and distinguished service of this cavalry regiment from its inception in 1685 to its activities up to 1846. It delves into significant military engagements, detailing the regiment's achievements, valor, and participation across various battles, primarily within the context of the British Army's evolving structure and tactics. The opening of the record provides an introduction to the regiment's establishment amidst the political turmoil of the late 17th century, particularly focusing on its creation to counter the Duke of Monmouth's rebellion. The narrative highlights the initial organization of the regiment, engaging with King James II and offering insights into the early military challenges faced as well as the bravery exhibited by its soldiers. The text hints at a broader examination of the regiment's actions, leadership changes, and contributions to major battles, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of its storied history throughout the years. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cannon, Richard, 1779-1865

EBook No.: 50421

Published: Nov 10, 2015

Downloads: 104

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain. Army -- History

Subject: Great Britain. Army. Light Dragoons, 3rd

LoCC: Military science: Armies: Organization, distribution, military situation

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Historical Record of the Third, Or the King's Own Regiment of Light Dragoons
Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1685, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1846.

Note: Reading ease score: 49.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Richard Tonsing, Brian Coe and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
book was created from images of public domain material
made available by the University of Toronto Libraries
(http: //link.library.utoronto.ca/booksonline/).)

Summary: "Historical Record of the Third, Or the King's Own Regiment of Light Dragoons" by Richard Cannon is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work chronicles the formation, development, and distinguished service of this cavalry regiment from its inception in 1685 to its activities up to 1846. It delves into significant military engagements, detailing the regiment's achievements, valor, and participation across various battles, primarily within the context of the British Army's evolving structure and tactics. The opening of the record provides an introduction to the regiment's establishment amidst the political turmoil of the late 17th century, particularly focusing on its creation to counter the Duke of Monmouth's rebellion. The narrative highlights the initial organization of the regiment, engaging with King James II and offering insights into the early military challenges faced as well as the bravery exhibited by its soldiers. The text hints at a broader examination of the regiment's actions, leadership changes, and contributions to major battles, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of its storied history throughout the years. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cannon, Richard, 1779-1865

EBook No.: 50421

Published: Nov 10, 2015

Downloads: 104

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain. Army -- History

Subject: Great Britain. Army. Light Dragoons, 3rd

LoCC: Military science: Armies: Organization, distribution, military situation

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.