Historical record of the Sixty-Seventh, or the South Hampshire Regiment

A meticulously compiled chronicle, this volume follows the birth of a distinguished British line unit in 1758 and traces its early development through the tumult of the late eighteenth century. Readers discover how the regiment emerged from the second battalion of an older regiment, adopted its unique insignia, and quickly found itself on foreign soil—first in the Mediterranean, then in the Caribbean and Ireland—reflecting the global reach of the British Army at the time.

The narrative then turns to the regiment’s pivotal role in the early nineteenth‑century campaigns that forged its reputation. Detailed accounts of deployments to India, the fierce actions that earned the “Royal Tiger” and “Barrosa” honors, and the grueling Peninsular War in Spain reveal the everyday challenges faced by its officers and men. Illustrated plates and careful footnotes bring the era to life, offering listeners a vivid portrait of military life, camaraderie, and the evolving tactics of the period.