Historical Record of the Thirty-ninth, or the Dorsetshire Regiment of Foot:…
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"Historical Record of the Thirty-ninth, or the Dorsetshire Regiment of Foot" by Richard Cannon is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work aims to chronicle the history of the Dorsetshire Regiment from its formation in 1702 through its services up to 1853. The book likely discusses the regiment's notable engagements, achievements, and the valorous actions of its soldiers, making it an important read for those interested in military history
and the British Army's legacy. The opening of this historical record begins with a transcriber's note that details formatting and editorial choices made in the text. Following this are intellectual commendations regarding the regiment's history, its notable battles, and the outlined mission to create an adequate record of military service, particularly emphasizing the zeal of British soldiers. Themes of courage, discipline, and legendary battles pervade the introduction, with discussions on the need for rigorous documentation of military achievements as a means to inspire future generations. The portrayal of resilience and bravery through the ages highlights the regiment’s role in significant historical conflicts and asserts the importance of remembering these stories for their contributions to national identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cannon, Richard, 1779-1865 |
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| Title | Historical Record of the Thirty-ninth, or the Dorsetshire Regiment of Foot: containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1702, and of its subsequent services to 1853. |
| Alternate Title | Historical Record of the 39th Foot |
| Series Title | Historical records of the British Army |
| Credits | Brian Coe, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | UA: Military science: Armies: Organization, distribution, military situation |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army. Dorset Regiment -- History |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army. Regiment of Foot, 39th (Dorsetshire) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66614 |
| Release Date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 513 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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