Historical Record of the First, or the Royal Regiment of Dragoons by Richard Cannon
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"Historical Record of the First, or the Royal Regiment of Dragoons" by Richard Cannon is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work chronicles the formation and subsequent services of the Royal Regiment of Dragoons from its inception during the reign of King Charles II up to the year 1839. The book aims to document the valiant actions and achievements of the regiment, highlighting their role in various military
operations throughout British history. The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing the context that led to the formation of the Royal Regiment of Dragoons, particularly after the Restoration of the monarchy. It details the initial troop of horse raised for service in Tangier and describes the military landscape of the time, focusing on the regiment's early skirmishes with Moorish forces. This introduction establishes the significant historical and military themes that will be explored in further detail, along with insights into the character and conduct of the British troops during tumultuous periods in British history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cannon, Richard, 1779-1865 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Historical Record of the First, or the Royal Regiment of Dragoons Containing an Account of Its Formation in the Reign of King Charles the Second, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1839 |
| Alternate Title | Historical record of the 1st Dragoons |
| Credits |
Produced by Brian Coe, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 49.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | UA: Military science: Armies: Organization, distribution, military situation |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army -- History |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army. Dragoons, 1st (Royal) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54891 |
| Release Date | Jun 11, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 509 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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