Historical Record of the Seventy-first Regiment, Highland Light Infantry Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1777, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1852

The volume offers a meticulously compiled chronicle of a Scottish infantry regiment that first gathered its ranks in 1777. It follows the unit from its early days in the American colonies through the turbulent wars of the Napoleonic era, tracing each posting and movement with careful detail. Readers gain a clear picture of how the regiment’s identity was forged amid changing battlefields and colonial assignments.

Within its pages are vivid accounts of the regiment’s participation in sieges, pitched battles, and diverse overseas campaigns up to the mid‑nineteenth century. The narrative highlights notable deeds, captured colors, and the honors bestowed upon officers and rank‑and‑file alike. Lists of casualties and commendations give a human scale to the larger strategic picture, making the service record feel both grand and personal.

For anyone interested in the evolution of British military tradition, this record supplies a rare glimpse into the daily realities, hardships, and moments of bravery that defined a storied fighting force. Its straightforward style lets listeners appreciate the regiment’s legacy without the need for prior knowledge of the era.