A Brief History of the King's Royal Rifle Corps by Sir Edward Hutton

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Editor Hutton, Edward, Sir, 1848-1923
LoC No. 13020685
Title A Brief History of the King's Royal Rifle Corps
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Summary "A Brief History of the King's Royal Rifle Corps" by Sir Edward Hutton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the illustrious history of the King's Royal Rifle Corps, detailing its origins and numerous military engagements from its inception in 1755 to the early days of the 20th century. The narrative emphasizes the regiment's tactical evolution and its reputation for discipline, endurance, and courage in various wars, particularly highlighting its significant contributions in North America, the Peninsular War, the Sikh Wars, and the Boer War. The opening of the book begins with a preface that outlines the rationale behind compiling this history, as well as the contributors involved in its creation. It establishes the regiment's founding in the mid-18th century as the 60th Royal American Regiment, designed to conduct warfare suited to the North American wilderness. From there, it details early campaigns against French and Native American forces and illustrates how the regiment adapted to the unique challenges of forest warfare and irregular tactics. The narrative sets the stage for the regiment’s evolution into the distinguished King's Royal Rifle Corps, emphasizing its unparalleled achievements that contributed to the British Empire's military legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class UA: Military science: Armies: Organization, distribution, military situation
Subject Great Britain. Army. King's Royal Rifle Corps
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EBook-No. 57761
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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