Richard Cannon's 'Historical Record of the Fifteenth, or, the Yorkshire East Riding, Regiment of Foot' presents a meticulously articulated chronicle of one of Britain's most storied military units. Authored with a scrupulous eye for detail, this work meticulously recounts the regiment's formation in 1685, through its engagements until 1848, encapsulating over a century and a half of military evolution and its impact on local and global scales. The prose, while academic in nature, retains a narrative fluency that transcends typical military histories, engaging the reader in the regiment's journey. Set against the backdrop of the fabric of military historiography, Cannon's tome is an indispensable contribution, especially in the context of regimental histories from the era of muskets to the dawn of modern warfare.
Richard Cannon served as an officer of the British Army and established himself as a notable military historian. His personal experience and professional dedication to the military craft undoubtedly influenc...https://t.co/zAVD86oNwo
