The Sixty-Sixth Berkshire Regiment

The Sixty-Sixth Berkshire Regiment

John Percy Groves

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104476120
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The book titled ''The Sixty-Sixth Berkshire Regiment: A Brief History Of Its Services At Home And Abroad, From 1758 To 1881'' was written by John Percy Groves and published in 1887. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history and services of the 66th Berkshire Regiment, which was formed in 1758 and served in various conflicts both at home and abroad until 1881.The book covers the regiment’s involvement in the American War of Independence, the Napoleonic Wars, the Crimean War, and other conflicts. It also delves into the regiment’s role in maintaining law and order in various parts of the British Empire, including India and Africa.The author provides a detailed account of the regiment’s organization, training, and equipment, as well as the various battles and campaigns in which it participated. The book also includes a list of officers who served in the regiment and a roll of honor of those who died in service.Overall, ''The Sixty-Sixth Berkshire Regiment'' provides a fascinating insight into the history of a regiment that played a significant role in the military history of Great Britain. The book is a valuable resource for military historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the history of the British Army.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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