Historical Record of the Sixth, or Inniskilling Regiment of Dragoons Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1689, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1846

This volume offers a detailed chronicle of a celebrated British cavalry regiment from its birth in the turmoil of 1689 through more than a century and a half of service. Compiled under official orders, it weaves together battlefield reports, station logs, and personal commendations, giving listeners a clear picture of the unit’s evolving role in major wars and colonial campaigns. Illustrated plates show the regiment’s guidons and uniforms at three key moments, bringing visual texture to the narrative.

The record follows a strict template, noting the dates and places of each engagement, the casualties suffered, and the honors bestowed on officers and rank‑and‑file alike. It also explains the origins of the regiment’s distinctive badges and the royal approvals that allowed them to display captured trophies. For anyone interested in military heritage, the book offers a vivid, factual portrait of duty, hardship, and the steady evolution of a unit that served the Crown across continents.