02761cam a22003613u 4500 68212 UtSlPG 20260610134556.0 m cr n 260607r20221842utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 UA Cannon, Richard, 1779-1865 Historical record of the Eighty-Sixth, or the Royal County Down Regiment of Foot : Containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1793, and of its subsequent services to 1842. Historical record of the 86th Foot Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Historical records of the British Army Release date is 2022-05-31 Brian Coe, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Historical Record of the Eighty-Sixth, or the Royal County Down Regiment of Foot" is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. This work chronicles the formation of the Eighty-Sixth Regiment in 1793 and its detailed military engagements and various operations up until 1842. The book aims to honor the bravery and achievements of the soldiers within the regiment while providing a comprehensive record of their service history, including important battles and distinctions earned. The opening of the text introduces the context in which the regiment was formed, detailing the historical backdrop of Europe around the time of the French Revolution and the ensuing conflicts. It outlines the structure of the regiment, its notable commanders, and the early recruitment process. The narrative also emphasizes the importance of maintaining records of military service in the British Army, highlighting His Majesty's directive for documented accounts of each regiment's campaigns. The text sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the regiment's adventures, showcasing the lives of those who served and the challenges they overcame in various theaters of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: John W. Parker, 1842 Great Britain. Army. Royal County Down Regiment -- History Great Britain. Army. Regiment of Foot, 86th -- History Historical records of the British Army https://archive.org/details/historicalrecord00canniala https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68212 109029 109029