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100 1 _aCannon, Richard,
_d1779-1865
245 1 0 _aHistorical Record of the Second, or Queen's Royal Regiment of Foot :
_bContaining an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in the Year 1661, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1837
246 1 _aHistorical record of the 2nd Foot
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-08-08
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"Historical Record of the Second, or Queen's Royal Regiment of Foot" by Richard Cannon is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work provides a detailed chronicle of the Second Regiment of Foot from its formation in 1661 up to the year 1837, highlighting its significant military actions and contributions throughout history. The primary focus is on the regiment's engagements, notable leaders, and the evolution of its identity within the British Army. The opening of this historical record introduces the regiment's origins during the late 17th century, detailing its establishment as a garrison force for Tangier, a strategic location in Africa. It describes the initial leadership under the Earl of Peterborough, the regiment's activities, and the challenges faced during encounters with local tribes. Furthermore, it sets the tone for the entire chronicle by emphasizing the importance of documenting the regiment's services and achievements to inspire current and future soldiers. The account promises to provide a thorough engagement with the regiment's history, making it a valuable resource for military historians and enthusiasts alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain. Army -- History
653 _aGreat Britain. Army. Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55295
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