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TRANSCRIBER'S NOTE
A vivid chronicle unfolds the story of one of Britain’s oldest foot regiments, tracing its birth in 1674 through the campaigns that shaped the nation’s military legacy. The opening pages set the stage with official directives that emphasize the importance of recording bravery, sacrifice, and the everyday hardships of soldiers, offering listeners a rare glimpse into how the army sought to inspire future generations.
From garrison duties at home to fierce engagements overseas, the narrative weaves together accounts of battles, sieges, and the honors earned by officers and rank‑and‑file alike. Detailed registers of casualties, distinguished medals, and the evolution of regimental symbols bring the regiment’s proud heritage to life, while the author’s careful sourcing promises an authoritative look at a period when Britain’s forces were both a domestic fixture and a global presence.
Full title
Historical Record of the Sixth, or Royal First Warwickshire Regiment of Foot Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in the Year 1674, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1838 Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in the Year 1674, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1838
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (222K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
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.)
Release date
2017-09-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1779–1865
Known for preserving the histories of British Army regiments, this nineteenth-century compiler turned decades of War Office experience into books that are still used by military historians and genealogists.
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