Historical Record of the Third, or Prince of Wales' Regiment of Dragoon Guards
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"Historical Record of the Third, or Prince of Wales' Regiment of Dragoon Guards" is a historical account produced in the early 19th century. This work provides a detailed narrative of the formation of the regiment in 1685 and its subsequent military services up to 1838. The text serves to document important military engagements, actions, and the notable achievements of this significant unit within the British Army. The opening of the record outlines
the historical context of the regiment's establishment during Monmouth's Rebellion in 1685, detailing how several noblemen raised troops to support the crown. Led by the Earl of Plymouth, the regiment first served as the Fourth Horse and was noted for its loyalty and valor, undergoing reviews and establishing a structure that would be pivotal in its early history. The introduction elucidates the motives behind maintaining such military records, emphasizing the importance of heroism and tradition as inspiration for contemporary soldiers. This historical narrative sets a foundation for understanding the regiment's distinguished military past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cannon, Richard, 1779-1865 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 82141691 |
| Title |
Historical Record of the Third, or Prince of Wales' Regiment of Dragoon Guards Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1685, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1838 |
| Alternate Title | Historical record of the 3rd Dragoon Guards |
| Credits |
Produced by Brian Coe, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 47.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | UA: Military science: Armies: Organization, distribution, military situation |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army -- History |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army. Regiment of Dragoon Guards, 3rd |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52249 |
| Release Date | Jun 6, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 638 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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