The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment, [v. 1,] from 1684 to…
"The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment" by Lieutenant-Colonel G. Le M. Gretton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the extensive military history and participation of the Royal Irish Regiment from its formation in 1684 through the early 1900s, detailing numerous campaigns across various continents. This volume is likely to appeal to readers interested in military history, particularly that of the British Army
and its regiments, showcasing their valor and evolution over centuries. The opening of the book presents a detailed account of the establishment of the Royal Irish Regiment under Charles II in the late 17th century, illustrating the complex political and military contexts in which it was raised. It recounts the regiment's initial loyalty to the Crown during the tumultuous period of James II’s rule, the challenges they faced during the political purges led by William III, and their formative role in the campaigns, cementing their reputation through battles fought in Ireland and abroad. The narrative sets a foundation for understanding the regiment's evolving character as it engages in resilient and courageous actions during various conflicts, thus highlighting their enduring legacy in military history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gretton, G. le M. (George Le Mesurier), -1934 |
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| Title | The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment, [v. 1,] from 1684 to 1902 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | On cover: Virtutis Namurcensis præmium. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Brian Coe, John Campbell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | UA: Military science: Armies: Organization, distribution, military situation |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army. Royal Irish Regiment |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59779 |
| Release Date | Jun 19, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 211 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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