Historical Record of the Second, or Queen's Royal Regiment of Foot

A comprehensive chronicle of one of Britain’s most storied infantry units, this volume traces the regiment’s birth, its deployments across the empire, and the battles that forged its reputation. Compiled under the direction of the Adjutant‑General, it follows a royal mandate to record every notable engagement, honour, and sacrifice, offering a clear picture of the regiment’s evolving role from its early days to the mid‑nineteenth century.

The work is organized with useful reference sections: a chronological table of service, reproduced general orders from the Egyptian campaign of 1801, and detailed accounts of the battles of Corunna and Talavera in 1809. It also includes a memorandum on regimental colours, a memoir of a distinguished major‑general, and statistics on officers and rank‑and‑file who fell or were wounded. Throughout, the emphasis is on bravery, merit, and the symbols of distinction earned on the field.

For anyone interested in military history, the book provides an authentic glimpse into the lived experience of soldiers, the administrative rigor of the British Army, and the enduring legacy of a regiment that has shaped the nation’s martial heritage.