Historical Record of the Twenty-First Regiment, or the Royal North British Fusiliers: Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1678, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1849
1849
Historical Record of the Twenty-First Regiment, or the Royal North British Fusiliers: Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1678, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1849
1849
History - British, History - Warfare
Written by Richard Cannon and first published in 1849, 'Historical Record of the Twenty-First Regiment' chronicles the formation and military history of the Royal North British Fusiliers from 1678 to 1849. The book details the regiment's establishment during a tumultuous period in Scotland, its early command under Charles, Earl of Mar, and its participation in significant conflicts, highlighting the valor of British soldiers. This historical account provides context about the political landscape of the time and the evolution of military tactics as experienced by the regiment.
