containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1689, and of its subsequent services to 1849 Cannon, Richard 1779-1865 creator text utu 2021 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Historical Record of the Twenty-second, or the Cheshire Regiment of Foot" by Richard Cannon is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the formation and subsequent military engagements of the Cheshire Regiment, detailing its storied history from 1689 up until 1849. The focus is on the regiment's notable battles and contributions, as well as the bravery and discipline of its officers and soldiers, providing insight into British military heritage. The opening of the text outlines the purpose of the historical record, which is to maintain a comprehensive documentation of each regiment's service history and valor. Emphasizing the importance of military achievements and the spirit of emulation among soldiers, the preface reflects on the zeal that the British Army instills in its members. The text introduces the early origins of the Twenty-second Regiment, detailing its formation under the Duke of Norfolk, its involvement in significant battles such as the Battle of the Boyne, and its various deployments during pivotal conflicts in Ireland, the West Indies, and beyond, highlighting the regiment's long and illustrious military service. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2021-02-17 Brian Coe, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) Original publication data not identified Great Britain. Army -- History Great Britain. Army. Regiment of Foot, 22nd (Cheshire) UA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64581 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64581 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134505.0 64581