Historical Record of the Fifth Regiment of Foot, or Northumberland Fusiliers
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About this eBook
| Author | Cannon, Richard, 1779-1865 |
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| LoC No. | 00423110 |
| Title |
Historical Record of the Fifth Regiment of Foot, or Northumberland Fusiliers Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1674, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1837 |
| Alternate Title | Historical record of the 5th Foot |
| Note | Reading ease score: 43.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| 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.) |
| Summary | "Historical Record of the Fifth Regiment of Foot, or Northumberland Fusiliers" is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles the origins and distinguished service history of the Fifth Regiment of Foot, later known as the Northumberland Fusiliers, detailing their military engagements from their formation in 1674 through to 1837. This narrative serves to honor those who have served in the regiment and to inspire future soldiers by showcasing the valiant deeds of their predecessors. The opening of the text presents an overview of the regiment's formation and the historical context in which it was created, primarily focusing on the military maneuvers and battles in which the regiment participated soon after its inception. It outlines specific events, such as their involvement in the siege of Grave and the notable leadership changes within the regiment, emphasizing the valor displayed by its officers and soldiers. This introductory section sets the tone for a detailed recount of the regiment's extensive history, including its engagements in various regions and the recognition it has received over the centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | UA: Military science: Armies: Organization, distribution, military situation |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army. Northumberland Fusiliers |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55437 |
| Release Date | Aug 27, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 103 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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