Historical Record of the Nineteenth, or the First Yorkshire North Riding Regiment of Foot
()
About this ebook
Read more from Richard Cannon
Historical Record of the Thirteenth Regiment of Light Dragoons: Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1715, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1842 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHistorical Record of the Seventy-Second Regiment, or the Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHistorical Record of the Thirty-first Regiment: The Huntingdonshire Regiment of Foot (1702-1850) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHistorical Record of the Fifth, or Princess Charlotte of Wales's Regiment of Dragoon Guards Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHistorical Record of the First, or the Royal Regiment of Dragoons Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHistorical Record of the Seventy-Third Regiment Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHistorical Record of the Fifteenth, or, the Yorkshire East Riding, Regiment of Foot Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHistorical Record of the Twenty-first Regiment, or the Royal North British Fusiliers Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHistorical Record of the Seventeenth or The Lts Formation in 1688 to 1848 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHistorical Record of the Sixty-first, or the South Gloucestershire Regiment of Foot Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Related to Historical Record of the Nineteenth, or the First Yorkshire North Riding Regiment of Foot
Related ebooks
Historical Record of the Nineteenth, or the First Yorkshire North Riding Regiment of Foot Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHistorical Record of the Twenty-first Regiment, or the Royal North British Fusiliers Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHistorical Record of the Sixth, or Royal First Warwickshire Regiment of Foot Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHistorical Record of the Seventy-Third Regiment Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHistorical Record of the Thirty-first Regiment: The Huntingdonshire Regiment of Foot (1702-1850) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHistorical Record of the Fifth, or Princess Charlotte of Wales's Regiment of Dragoon Guards Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHistorical Record of the First, or the Royal Regiment of Dragoons Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHistorical Record of the Seventeenth or The Lts Formation in 1688 to 1848 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Reference For You
1001 First Lines Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Learn Sign Language in a Hurry: Grasp the Basics of American Sign Language Quickly and Easily Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Legal Words You Should Know: Over 1,000 Essential Terms to Understand Contracts, Wills, and the Legal System Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Spy the Lie: Former CIA Officers Teach You How to Detect Deception Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/51,001 Facts that Will Scare the S#*t Out of You: The Ultimate Bathroom Reader Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Everything Sign Language Book: American Sign Language Made Easy... All new photos! Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Outlining Your Novel Workbook: Step-by-Step Exercises for Planning Your Best Book Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Show, Don't Tell: How to Write Vivid Descriptions, Handle Backstory, and Describe Your Characters’ Emotions Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Emotion Thesaurus (Second Edition): A Writer's Guide to Character Expression Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Mythology 101: From Gods and Goddesses to Monsters and Mortals, Your Guide to Ancient Mythology Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Robert's Rules For Dummies Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Useless Sexual Trivia: Tastefully Prurient Facts About Everyone's Favorite Subject Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Buddhism 101: From Karma to the Four Noble Truths, Your Guide to Understanding the Principles of Buddhism Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5THE EMOTIONAL WOUND THESAURUS: A Writer's Guide to Psychological Trauma Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Bored Games: 100+ In-Person and Online Games to Keep Everyone Entertained Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Everything Essential Spanish Book: All You Need to Learn Spanish in No Time Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Reviews for Historical Record of the Nineteenth, or the First Yorkshire North Riding Regiment of Foot
0 ratings0 reviews
Book preview
Historical Record of the Nineteenth, or the First Yorkshire North Riding Regiment of Foot - Richard Cannon
Richard Cannon
Historical Record of the Nineteenth, or the First Yorkshire North Riding Regiment of Foot
Sharp Ink Publishing
2022
Contact: info@sharpinkbooks.com
ISBN 978-80-282-0961-2
Table of Contents
PREFACE.
INTRODUCTION TO THE INFANTRY.
APPENDIX.
SUCCESSION OF COLONELS
PLATES.
HISTORICAL RECORD
APPENDIX.
SUCCESSION OF COLONELS
PREFACE.
Table of Contents
The character and credit of the British Army must chiefly depend upon the zeal and ardour by which all who enter into its service are animated, and consequently it is of the highest importance that any measure calculated to excite the spirit of emulation, by which alone great and gallant actions are achieved, should be adopted.
Nothing can more fully tend to the accomplishment of this desirable object than a full display of the noble deeds with which the Military History of our country abounds. To hold forth these bright examples to the imitation of the youthful soldier, and thus to incite him to emulate the meritorious conduct of those who have preceded him in their honorable career, are among the motives that have given rise to the present publication.
The operations of the British Troops are, indeed, announced in the London Gazette,
from whence they are transferred into the public prints: the achievements of our armies are thus made known at the time of their occurrence, and receive the tribute of praise and admiration to which they are entitled. On extraordinary occasions, the Houses of Parliament have been in the habit of conferring on the Commanders, and the Officers and Troops acting under their orders, expressions of approbation and of thanks for their skill and bravery; and these testimonials, confirmed by the high honour of their Sovereign's approbation, constitute the reward which the soldier most highly prizes.
It has not, however, until late years, been the practice (which appears to have long prevailed in some of the Continental armies) for British Regiments to keep regular records of their services and achievements. Hence some difficulty has been experienced in obtaining, particularly from the old Regiments, an authentic account of their origin and subsequent services.
This defect will now be remedied, in consequence of His Majesty having been pleased to command that every Regiment shall, in future, keep a full and ample record of its services at home and abroad.
From the materials thus collected, the country will henceforth derive information as to the difficulties and privations which chequer the career of those who embrace the military profession. In Great Britain, where so large a number of persons are devoted to the active concerns of agriculture, manufactures, and commerce, and where these pursuits have, for so long a period, being undisturbed by the presence of war, which few other countries have escaped, comparatively little is known of the vicissitudes of active service and of the casualties of climate, to which, even during peace, the British Troops are exposed in every part of the globe, with little or no interval of repose.
In their tranquil enjoyment of the blessings which the country derives from the industry and the enterprise of the agriculturist and the trader, its happy inhabitants may be supposed not often to reflect on the perilous duties of the soldier and the sailor,—on their sufferings,—and on the sacrifice of valuable life, by which so many national benefits are obtained and preserved.
The conduct of the British Troops, their valour, and endurance, have shone conspicuously under great and trying difficulties; and their character has been established in Continental warfare by the irresistible spirit with which they have effected debarkations in spite of the most formidable opposition, and by the gallantry and steadiness with which they have maintained their advantages against superior numbers.
In the official Reports made by the respective Commanders, ample justice has generally been done to the gallant exertions of the Corps employed; but the details of their services and of acts of individual bravery can only be fully given in the Annals of the various Regiments.
These Records are now preparing for publication, under his Majesty's special authority, by Mr.
Richard Cannon
, Principal Clerk of the Adjutant General's Office; and while the perusal of them cannot fail to be useful and interesting to military men of every rank, it is considered that they will also