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Title: Historical record of the Seventeenth Regiment of Light Dragoons;—Lancers
Containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1759 and of its subsequent services to 1841.

Alternate Title: Historical record of the 17th Lancers

Note: Reading ease score: 49.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Brian Coe, John Campbell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from images made available by the
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Summary: "Historical Record of the Seventeenth Regiment of Light Dragoons;—Lancers" by Richard Cannon is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles the formation and military accomplishments of the Seventeenth Lancers, detailing their service history from their inception in 1759 to 1841. It documents their engagements in various battles, their movements over time, and highlights notable acts of bravery by individual soldiers. The opening of the book outlines the official orders from 1836 for documenting the services of British Army regiments, emphasizing the importance of inspiring future soldiers through their predecessors' valor. It establishes the context for the specific history of the Seventeenth Lancers, mentioning their formation during the Seven Years' War and their initial staffing and organization. The narrative shows the regiment’s steadfastness and commitment to military excellence, describing significant campaigns they participated in, including operations in North America and India, while also addressing administrative aspects like their uniforms and regimental insignia. This detailed account sets the stage for understanding the regiment's pride and historical significance within British military history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cannon, Richard, 1779-1865

EBook No.: 56409

Published: Jan 21, 2018

Downloads: 62

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain. Army. Lancers, 17th -- History

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Historical record of the Seventeenth Regiment of Light Dragoons;—Lancers
Containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1759 and of its subsequent services to 1841.

Alternate Title: Historical record of the 17th Lancers

Note: Reading ease score: 49.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Brian Coe, John Campbell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from images made available by the
HathiTrust Digital Library.)

Summary: "Historical Record of the Seventeenth Regiment of Light Dragoons;—Lancers" by Richard Cannon is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles the formation and military accomplishments of the Seventeenth Lancers, detailing their service history from their inception in 1759 to 1841. It documents their engagements in various battles, their movements over time, and highlights notable acts of bravery by individual soldiers. The opening of the book outlines the official orders from 1836 for documenting the services of British Army regiments, emphasizing the importance of inspiring future soldiers through their predecessors' valor. It establishes the context for the specific history of the Seventeenth Lancers, mentioning their formation during the Seven Years' War and their initial staffing and organization. The narrative shows the regiment’s steadfastness and commitment to military excellence, describing significant campaigns they participated in, including operations in North America and India, while also addressing administrative aspects like their uniforms and regimental insignia. This detailed account sets the stage for understanding the regiment's pride and historical significance within British military history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cannon, Richard, 1779-1865

EBook No.: 56409

Published: Jan 21, 2018

Downloads: 62

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain. Army. Lancers, 17th -- History

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.