Historical Record of the Forty-sixth or South Devonshire Regiment of Foot Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1741 and of Its Subsequent Services to 1851

"Historical Record of the Forty-sixth or South Devonshire Regiment of Foot" by Richard Cannon is a detailed story about a British army group called the South Devonshire Regiment, first known as the Fifty-seventh Regiment. The book starts in 1741 and tells about the regiment's adventures and fights up to 1851. It explains how the regiment was created and shares stories of their important battles, highlighting the bravery of the soldiers who served. The author wants to remember and celebrate the regiment's history, especially their involvement in conflicts like the War of the Austrian Succession, so that people today can be inspired by their courage and service.