Historical Record of the Thirty-first, or, the Huntingdonshire Regiment of Foot; / containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1702, and of its subsequent services to 1850

Name: Historical Record of the Thirty-first, or, the Huntingdonshire Regiment of Foot; / containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1702, and of its subsequent services to 1850
Author: Richard Cannon

By Richard Cannon

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The work provides an official regimental history of a single infantry regiment, tracing its origins, deployments, engagements, and organizational changes; it compiles battle and siege accounts, lists of officers, casualties, honors, and distinctions awarded, and records badges and trophies, alongside orders, service rolls, and explanatory notes. It combines narrative summaries of campaigns with official returns, casualty statistics, and citations of commendations to illustrate the regiment's actions and traditions, and includes prefatory material on purpose and methodology, footnotes, and appendices documenting sources and minor textual variants.

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Richard Cannon

Richard Cannon was a British military historian known for his extensive works documenting the histories of various regiments of the British Army. His notable contributions include detailed accounts of the formation and service records of regiments such as the Royal Irish Regiment of Foot and the Northumberland Fusiliers. Cannon's writings, characterized by their thorough research and historical significance, provide valuable insights into military history from the late 17th century through the mid-19th century. His works serve as important resources for understanding the evolution of military units and their roles in British history.