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The regimental records of the British Army : a historical résumé chronologically arranged of titles, campaigns, honours, uniforms, facings, badges, nicknames, etc.

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The regimental records of the British Army : a historical résumé chronologically arranged of titles, campaigns, honours, uniforms, facings, badges, nicknames, etc.

by John S. Farmer

EN·~4 hours·11 chapters

Chapters

11 total

TRANSCRIBER'S NOTE

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THE REGIMENTAL RECORDS OF THE BRITISH ARMY.

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I. THE CAVALRY.

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II. THE ROYAL ARTILLERY.

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III. THE ROYAL ENGINEERS.

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IV. THE FOOT GUARDS.

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V. TERRITORIAL REGIMENTS.

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VI. THE ARMY SERVICE CORPS.

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VII. THE DEPARTMENTS OF THE ARMY.

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APPENDIX I.

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Description

The volume offers a meticulously ordered survey of every regular British regiment, tracing each unit from its earliest formation through the campaigns that shaped its legacy. Readers will find concise entries on titles, battle honours, uniform colours, facings, badges and the colourful nicknames earned on the field and in peacetime. The text blends factual detail—such as dates of service, key engagements from Maestricht to Waterloo, and changes in dress—with short notes that give personality to the soldiers behind the standards. Cross‑referenced tables at the back help navigate former numbers and territorial titles, making the work a handy guide for anyone interested in military history or genealogical research.

Beyond the cavalry and foot guards, the book covers the Royal Artillery, Engineers, Foot Guards, Territorial Regiments and the various service corps that kept the army operating. Each section presents a clear chronology of campaigns, honours displayed on colours, and the evolution of equipment from cuirasses to modern firearms. The author’s careful editing removes typographical errors while preserving original references, ensuring a reliable resource for scholars and casual listeners alike.

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The regimental records of the British Army : a historical résumé chronologically arranged of titles, campaigns, honours, uniforms, facings, badges, nicknames, etc. A historical résumé chronologically arranged of titles, campaigns, honours, uniforms, facings, badges, nicknames, etc.

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en

Duration

~4 hours (280K 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 file was produced from images generously made available by Cornell University Digital Collections)

Release date

2016-02-09

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

John S. Farmer

John S. Farmer

Best known for a landmark seven-volume dictionary of slang, this British writer and lexicographer explored the lively edges of language. His work still stands out for its curiosity about everyday speech and colloquial expression.

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