02609cam a22003613u 4500 73415 UtSlPG 20260610134710.0 m cr n 260607r20241853utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 UA Cannon, Richard, 1779-1865 Historical record of the Eighty-seventh Regiment, or the Royal Irish Fusiliers Historical record of the 87th Foot Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 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 2024-04-17 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-seventh Regiment, or the Royal Irish Fusiliers" by Richard Cannon is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work chronicles the formation and subsequent military service of the Eighty-seventh Regiment, detailing their engagements and distinguished actions from their inception in 1793 through various campaigns until 1853. The text emphasizes the valor and discipline of the regiment while providing a comprehensive overview of their contributions to British military history. The opening of the book introduces the purpose behind documenting the regiment's history—highlighting their dedication and the need to inspire future soldiers by showcasing past heroism. It includes a general order stating that every regiment will keep a record of its services, underscoring the importance of military history for both soldiers and the general public. The narrative begins with the background of the regiment’s formation amid European unrest in the late 18th century and outlines the various battles and operations the regiment was involved in, setting the stage for an in-depth military chronicle. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: London: Parker, Furnivall & Parker, 1853 Great Britain. Army -- History Great Britain. Army. Princess Victoria's Royal Irish Fusiliers Historical records of the British Army https://archive.org/details/recordofeightyse00canniala https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73415 114140 114140