The Gretton, G. le M. (George Le Mesurier) -1934 creator text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment" by Lieutenant-Colonel G. Le M. Gretton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the extensive military history and participation of the Royal Irish Regiment from its formation in 1684 through the early 1900s, detailing numerous campaigns across various continents. This volume is likely to appeal to readers interested in military history, particularly that of the British Army and its regiments, showcasing their valor and evolution over centuries. The opening of the book presents a detailed account of the establishment of the Royal Irish Regiment under Charles II in the late 17th century, illustrating the complex political and military contexts in which it was raised. It recounts the regiment's initial loyalty to the Crown during the tumultuous period of James II’s rule, the challenges they faced during the political purges led by William III, and their formative role in the campaigns, cementing their reputation through battles fought in Ireland and abroad. The narrative sets a foundation for understanding the regiment's evolving character as it engages in resilient and courageous actions during various conflicts, thus highlighting their enduring legacy in military history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) On cover: Virtutis Namurcensis præmium. Release date is 2019-06-19 E-text prepared by Brian Coe, John Campbell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) Original publication data not identified Great Britain. Army. Royal Irish Regiment UA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59779 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59779 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134357.0 59779