"Historical Record of the Thirteenth, First Somerset, or the Prince Albert's Regiment of Light Infantry" by Richard Cannon is a historical narrative that chronicles the origins and evolution of a British regiment, revealing the dedication of its soldiers over more than two centuries. Beginning in the year 1685, the book meticulously recounts the regiment's establishment, its participation in diverse military campaigns, and its lasting impact on British military history until 1848. Beginning with notes about the military record and a transcribed introduction, the author showcases the soldiers' courage and adherence to duty, reflecting the values that underpinned the British Army. Through detailed accounts of battles, strategic maneuvers, and regimental life, the author highlights the ways in which the regiment met the official request from the Horse Guards for a detailed military record, and its commitment to promoting courage through capturing the history of the regiment. Readers should expect the book to be a detailed source of battles faced, strategic maneuvers, and evolution within the British Army.

Historical record of the Thirteenth, First Somerset, or the Prince Albert's Regiment of Light Infantry containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1685, and of its subsequent services to 1848.
By Richard Cannon
From its establishment in 1685 to its service through 1848, discover the detailed story of bravery and duty within a British infantry regiment.
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About the AuthorRichard Cannon (1779β1865) was a compiler of regimental records for the British Army.
Richard Cannon (1779β1865) was a compiler of regimental records for the British Army.
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