Historical record of the Eighty-Sixth, or the Royal County Down Regiment of Foot

Historical record of the Eighty-Sixth, or the Royal County Down Regiment of Foot - Containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1793, and of its subsequent services to 1842.

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 honourable 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[vi] their orders, expressions of approbation and of thanks for their skill and bravery, and these testimonials, confirmed by the high honour of their Sovereigns Approbation, constitute the reward which the soldier most highly prizes. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 68212
Author: Cannon, Richard
Release Date: May 31, 2022
Format: eBook
Language: English
Publisher: John W. Parker
Publication Date: 1842
Publisher Country: United Kingdom