Historical Record of the Twelfth, or the Prince of Wales's Royal Regiment of Lancers : Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1715, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1848.
Cannon, Richard, 1779-1865
Historical Record of the Twelfth, or the Prince of Wales's Royal Regiment of Lancers : Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1715, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1848. Historical record of the 12th Lancers - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2018-01-02
Produced by Brian Coe, John Campbell and the Online
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"Historical Record of the Twelfth, or the Prince of Wales's Royal Regiment of Lancers" is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work chronicles the formation of the regiment in 1715 and provides a detailed account of its subsequent military services up to 1842, highlighting various engagements, battles, and notable figures associated with the regiment. Aimed at both military historians and interested readers, it seeks to commemorate the contributions and valor of the regiment throughout its storied history. The opening of this historical record sets the stage by explaining the rationale behind documenting the services of British regiments, emphasizing the importance of preserving their achievements for future generations. It outlines the establishment of a historical account per royal command, detailing the expected contents, which include origins, battles fought, and honors received. Additionally, it introduces the Twelfth Regiment's formation amidst political strife in 1715, directed by Brigadier-General Phineas Bowles. The early chapters establish a historical trajectory that promises to bridge past and present military endeavors, engaging readers with tales of gallantry and service. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Historical Record of the Twelfth, or the Prince of Wales's Royal Regiment of Lancers : Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1715, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1848. Historical record of the 12th Lancers - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2018-01-02
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.) 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.)
"Historical Record of the Twelfth, or the Prince of Wales's Royal Regiment of Lancers" is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work chronicles the formation of the regiment in 1715 and provides a detailed account of its subsequent military services up to 1842, highlighting various engagements, battles, and notable figures associated with the regiment. Aimed at both military historians and interested readers, it seeks to commemorate the contributions and valor of the regiment throughout its storied history. The opening of this historical record sets the stage by explaining the rationale behind documenting the services of British regiments, emphasizing the importance of preserving their achievements for future generations. It outlines the establishment of a historical account per royal command, detailing the expected contents, which include origins, battles fought, and honors received. Additionally, it introduces the Twelfth Regiment's formation amidst political strife in 1715, directed by Brigadier-General Phineas Bowles. The early chapters establish a historical trajectory that promises to bridge past and present military endeavors, engaging readers with tales of gallantry and service. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
ltf90013771
Great Britain. Army -- History Great Britain. Army. Royal Lancers, 12th
UA