"Historical Record of the Seventy-Third Regiment" by Richard Cannon is a historical book that follows the Seventy-Third Regiment, which began as the Second Battalion of the Forty-Second Royal Highlanders, from 1780 to 1851. The author starts by explaining why it's important to write down the amazing things British regiments do, hoping it will motivate soldiers in the future. The story begins with the regiment's start and focuses on its early battles, especially against Hyder Ali and Tippoo Saib in India during the late 1700s. The book is really about telling the complete story of the regiment, including both the hard times and the victories, as it fought in lots of important battles across many years.
Historical Record of the Seventy-Third Regiment Containing an account of the formation of the Regiment from the period of its being raised as the Second Battalion of the Forty-Second Royal Highlanders in 1780 and of its subsequent services to 1851
By Richard Cannon
From battling Indian rulers to establishing its place in military history, discover the exhaustive story of a legendary British regiment's formation and heroic campaigns.
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About the AuthorRichard Cannon (1779–1865) was a compiler of regimental records for the British Army.
Richard Cannon (1779–1865) was a compiler of regimental records for the British Army.
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