The History Of The Second, Queen's Royal Regiment V2: Now The Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment (1895)

By John Davis

Book Overview

The History of the Second, Queen's Royal Regiment V2: Now the Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment (1895) is a comprehensive historical account of the Queen's Royal Regiment, which was originally formed in 1661. The book, written by John Davis, covers the period from 1756 to 1895, and details the regiment's involvement in various conflicts, including the Seven Years' War, the American War of Independence, the Napoleonic Wars, and the Indian Mutiny.The book provides an in-depth look at the regiment's organization, tactics, and equipment, as well as its role in shaping British military history. It also includes biographical information on notable figures within the regiment, such as General Sir William Gomm and Lieutenant-General Sir John Moore.The second volume of the book focuses on the period from 1815 to 1895, which saw the regiment's name change from the Second Queen's to the Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment. It details the regiment's involvement in conflicts such as the Crimean War, the Second Afghan War, and the Boer War.Overall, The History of the Second, Queen's Royal Regiment V2: Now the Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment (1895) is an essential resource for military historians and anyone interested in the history of the British Army.Volume Two Contains From 1684 To 1714.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104660725
• ISBN13: 9781104660727
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 504 Pages
• Weight: 1.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"