Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment and of Its Subsequent Services Cannon, Richard 1779-1865 creator text utu 2017 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Historical Record of the Fourteenth, or the King's Regiment of Light Dragoons" by Richard Cannon is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the formation and extensive military service of the Fourteenth Light Dragoons from their inception in the 18th century through various conflicts, focusing particularly on their engagements during pivotal battles. It aims to preserve the legacy of the regiment's valor and contributions, providing a detailed narrative that underscores the importance of military history. The opening of the book sets the stage by outlining the context and significance of preserving military records in the British Army, highlighting a royal decree that necessitated a thorough compilation of regimental histories. It presents a detailed examination of the Fourteenth Regiment's early days, established in 1715, and recounts their initial engagements against Jacobite forces. The narrative emphasizes the regiment's transformation from a heavy cavalry unit to one focused on light cavalry operations, illustrating their adaptability and crucial role in various military campaigns. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2017-06-20 Produced by Brian Coe, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Great Britain. Army -- History Great Britain. Army. Regiment of Light Dragoons, 14th UA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54939 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54939 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134251.0 54939