Historical Record of the Twelfth, or the East Suffolk, Regiment of Foot Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1685, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1847

This volume offers a thorough chronicle of a storied British infantry regiment, tracing its birth in the turbulent year of 1685 through its early deployments across the home islands and abroad. The opening sections recount the regiment’s initial mustering, the political climate that prompted its formation, and its first engagements in the late seventeenth‑century conflicts that shaped the kingdom’s borders. Readers gain a sense of the youthful soldier’s experience as the unit earned its early reputation for discipline and perseverance.

Beyond the narrative of battles, the work records the honors, colors, and trophies captured, and lists the officers and rank‑and‑file who distinguished themselves in action. Illustrated with period plates, it also details the hardships of campaign life, the climate of distant stations, and the evolving traditions that defined the regiment’s identity. The careful compilation provides a vivid snapshot of military service during a formative era of British history.