Historical Record of the Thirty-first, or, the Huntingdonshire Regiment of Foot;

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Historical Record of the Thirty-first, or, the Huntingdonshire Regiment of Foot;

by Richard Cannon

EN·~8 hours

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Description

This volume offers a meticulously compiled chronicle of a distinguished line infantry regiment, tracing its birth under royal command and following its movements across home stations and distant battlefields. It records the campaigns, sieges, and engagements that shaped the unit’s reputation, highlighting moments when its colours flew triumphantly and enemy trophies were seized.

Beyond the operational narrative, the work lists the officers and men who fell or were wounded, and celebrates those whose gallantry earned medals, titles, and special commendations. Detailed descriptions of the regiment’s unique badges and honorary devices illustrate the symbols of honor that set it apart. By presenting these achievements in a clear, factual style, the record not only preserves military history but also aims to inspire future soldiers with the exemplary deeds of their forebears.

Details

Full title

Historical Record of the Thirty-first, or, the Huntingdonshire Regiment of Foot; containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1702, and of its subsequent services to 1850

Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (510K characters)

Series

Historical records of the British Army

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Brian Coe, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)

Release date

2021-11-23

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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