Historical Record Of The Seventy-Second Regiment

Historical Record Of The Seventy-Second Regiment: Or The Duke Of Albany's Own Highlanders (1848) is a comprehensive account of the military history of the 72nd Regiment of Foot, also known as The Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders. Written by Richard Cannon, a British historian and military author, the book covers the regiment's formation in 1778 and its subsequent involvement in various military campaigns and battles, including the American War of Independence, the Napoleonic Wars, and the Crimean War. The book provides detailed information on the regiment's officers, soldiers, and their uniforms, as well as their experiences in battle and their contributions to the British Army. It also includes a list of honours and awards received by the regiment, as well as a comprehensive index of names and places. Overall, Historical Record Of The Seventy-Second Regiment is a valuable resource for anyone interested in British military history, particularly that of the Highland regiments.Containing An Account Of The Formation Of The Regiment In 1778, And Of Its Subsequent Services To 1848.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.