Historical record of the Eighty-eighth Regiment of Foot, or Connaught Rangers : $b containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1793, and of its subsequent services to 1837.

This meticulously compiled record follows the Connaught Rangers from their inception in 1793 through three decades of service, tracing the regiment’s early stations and the conflicts that shaped its identity. Drawing on official General Orders and contemporary Gazette reports, it outlines the circumstances of formation, the campaigns across Europe and beyond, and the challenges faced by the soldiers. Readers gain a clear picture of how a newly raised unit evolved into a distinguished force within the British Army.

Beyond battlefield summaries, the book lists officers and enlisted men who fell or were wounded, highlighting individual acts of bravery that earned medals, titles, and royal commendations. It also records the badges, trophies, and colours captured, offering vivid details of the regiment’s proud traditions and visual symbols of honor. Together, these pages provide a rare window into the daily hardships, climate hardships, and esprit de corps of an early‑19th‑century infantry regiment, making it a valuable listen for anyone interested in military history.