| Author |
Hildyard, Henry John Thoroton, 1846-1916 |
| Title |
Historical record of the 71st Regiment Highland Light Infantry
from its formation in 1777, under the title of the 73rd, or McLeod's Highlanders, up to the year 1876
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Harrison and Sons, 1876.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Brian Coe, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Historical Record of the 71st Regiment Highland Light Infantry" by Lieutenant Henry J. T. Hildyard is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the formation and notable service history of the 71st Highland Light Infantry, originally known as McLeod’s Highlanders, from its inception in the 1770s to the year 1876. The book aims to provide a detailed and formal history of the regiment, highlighting its distinguished contributions to various military campaigns across the globe. The opening of the text establishes a foundational background for the 71st Highland Light Infantry, detailing its formation under Lord McLeod in 1777, in response to recruiting efforts for British forces during the American Revolutionary War. It describes the initial assembly of troops from Highland clans and their organization into battalions. The narrative also highlights early military engagements, including service in India and various conflicts in Europe, setting the stage for detailed accounts of battles and general military history. Throughout the text, an emphasis is placed on the regiment’s enduring valor and the influences both locally and internationally that shaped its evolution over nearly a century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
UA: Military science: Armies: Organization, distribution, military situation
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| Subject |
Great Britain. Army. Regiment of Foot, 71st (Highland Light Infantry)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70056 |
| Release Date |
Feb 17, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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