02614cam a22003373u 4500 56294 UtSlPG 20260610134310.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d ltf90013771 UtSlPG en iso639-1 UA Cannon, Richard, 1779-1865 Historical Record of the Twelfth, or the Prince of Wales's Royal Regiment of Lancers : Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1715, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1848. Historical record of the 12th Lancers Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-01-02 Produced by Brian Coe, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "Historical Record of the Twelfth, or the Prince of Wales's Royal Regiment of Lancers" is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work chronicles the formation of the regiment in 1715 and provides a detailed account of its subsequent military services up to 1842, highlighting various engagements, battles, and notable figures associated with the regiment. Aimed at both military historians and interested readers, it seeks to commemorate the contributions and valor of the regiment throughout its storied history. The opening of this historical record sets the stage by explaining the rationale behind documenting the services of British regiments, emphasizing the importance of preserving their achievements for future generations. It outlines the establishment of a historical account per royal command, detailing the expected contents, which include origins, battles fought, and honors received. Additionally, it introduces the Twelfth Regiment's formation amidst political strife in 1715, directed by Brigadier-General Phineas Bowles. The early chapters establish a historical trajectory that promises to bridge past and present military endeavors, engaging readers with tales of gallantry and service. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Great Britain. Army -- History Great Britain. Army. Royal Lancers, 12th https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56294 97125 97125