Historical Record of the Fifth, or Princess Charlotte of Wales's Regiment of Dragoon Guards : Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1685; with Its Subsequent Services to 1838

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cannon, Richard, 1779-1865

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Historical record of the 5th Dragoon Guards

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Historical Record of the Fifth, or Princess Charlotte of Wales's Regiment of Dragoon Guards" is a military history account written in the early 19th century. This work documents the formation and service record of the Fifth Regiment from its inception in the late 17th century to the early 19th century, detailing its engagements and notable actions throughout various military campaigns. The beginning of the text sets a formal tone, outlining the purpose behind the regiment's historical record. It explains the British Army's need to maintain a detailed account of achievements to inspire current and future soldiers, ensuring recognition for gallant service. The introduction highlights the historical context of the regiment's formation and discusses how it evolved over time in response to national needs, including its role in suppressing rebellions and participating in significant battles. The text is enriched with an overview of military protocols, emphasizing the importance of valor and discipline within the ranks. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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

Notes:

Reading ease score: 42.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2017-04-26