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Title: Historical record of the Eighty-eighth Regiment of Foot, or Connaught Rangers : containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1793, and of its subsequent services to 1837.
Alternate Title: Historical record of the 88th Foot
Original Publication: London: William Clowes & Sons, 1838.
Series Title: Historical records of the British Army
Note: Reading ease score: 51.0 (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 created from images of public domain material made available by the University of Toronto Libraries.)
Summary: "Historical Record of the Eighty-eighth Regiment of Foot, or Connaught Rangers" is a historical account prepared for publication under the direction of the Adjutant-General, likely written in the early 19th century. The work chronicles the formation and military engagements of the Connaught Rangers, detailing their services from their establishment in 1793 through various campaigns up to 1837. This record aims to highlight the bravery of the regiment and the individual soldiers, providing insight into their participation in numerous battles and engagements over the years. At the start of the text, commands and directives from the British military command frame the reasons behind this historical record's creation, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive account of regimental history as a means to honor their valiant actions. The narrative indicates a strong sentiment for documenting the sacrifices and achievements of soldiers, notably emphasizing the regiment's hardships during their campaigns and battles. The opening sets the stage for chronicling the regiment's formation, its early service in the field, including engagements in Flanders, and hints at the dramatic and perilous nature of military life during this turbulent historical epoch. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cannon, Richard, 1779-1865
EBook No.: 73517
Published: May 2, 2024
Downloads: 104
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain. Army -- History
Subject: Great Britain. Army. Regiment of Foot, 88th (Connaught Rangers)
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 Eighty-eighth Regiment of Foot, or Connaught Rangers : containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1793, and of its subsequent services to 1837.
Alternate Title: Historical record of the 88th Foot
Original Publication: London: William Clowes & Sons, 1838.
Series Title: Historical records of the British Army
Note: Reading ease score: 51.0 (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 created from images of public domain material made available by the University of Toronto Libraries.)
Summary: "Historical Record of the Eighty-eighth Regiment of Foot, or Connaught Rangers" is a historical account prepared for publication under the direction of the Adjutant-General, likely written in the early 19th century. The work chronicles the formation and military engagements of the Connaught Rangers, detailing their services from their establishment in 1793 through various campaigns up to 1837. This record aims to highlight the bravery of the regiment and the individual soldiers, providing insight into their participation in numerous battles and engagements over the years. At the start of the text, commands and directives from the British military command frame the reasons behind this historical record's creation, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive account of regimental history as a means to honor their valiant actions. The narrative indicates a strong sentiment for documenting the sacrifices and achievements of soldiers, notably emphasizing the regiment's hardships during their campaigns and battles. The opening sets the stage for chronicling the regiment's formation, its early service in the field, including engagements in Flanders, and hints at the dramatic and perilous nature of military life during this turbulent historical epoch. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cannon, Richard, 1779-1865
EBook No.: 73517
Published: May 2, 2024
Downloads: 104
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain. Army -- History
Subject: Great Britain. Army. Regiment of Foot, 88th (Connaught Rangers)
LoCC: Military science: Armies: Organization, distribution, military situation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.