Historical Record of the Twenty-first Regiment, or the Royal North British Fusiliers

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Historical Record of the Twenty-first Regiment, or the Royal North British Fusiliers

by Richard Cannon

EN·~2 hours

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Description

This volume presents an official, meticulously compiled chronicle of a distinguished British infantry regiment, tracing its origins, stations, and engagements from the early 18th century onward. Drawing on army orders, gazette reports and royal commendations, it records each battle, siege and campaign in which the unit fought, highlighting notable achievements, captured colours and trophies. The work also lists the officers and rank‑and‑file who fell or were wounded, and celebrates those honoured with medals, titles or special mentions for gallantry. By laying out these details, the record aims to inspire current soldiers and preserve the regiment’s proud heritage for future generations.

Beyond the roll‑call of names and dates, the book explores the symbols and badges granted to the regiment, explaining the stories behind each distinctive device. Its clear, matter‑of‑fact style reflects the Admirable General’s directive to keep a permanent record of service, offering listeners a window into the daily realities, hardships and triumphs of British troops abroad and at home. Ideal for anyone fascinated by military history, the narrative brings the regiment’s legacy to life without sacrificing scholarly precision.

Details

Full title

Historical Record of the Twenty-first Regiment, or the Royal North British Fusiliers Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1678, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1849

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (130K 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 The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2017-01-20

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Richard Cannon

Richard Cannon

1779–1865

Best known for compiling detailed regimental histories, this British military writer helped preserve the stories of many Army units in the 19th century. His work remains a useful starting point for readers interested in British military history and tradition.

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