A Brief History Of The Kings Royal Rifle Corps, 1755 To 1915

• Autore: Hutton General Sir Edward Thomas Henry
• Pubblicazione: San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2013; ©2013
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (93 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Regimental histories; Military history
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE KING'S ROYAL RIFLE CORPS. -- PREFACE. -- PART I.-1755-1824. -- I. 1755-1763.-ORIGIN OF THE REGIMENT AND ITS SERVICES IN NORTH AMERICA, AS 60TH ROYAL AMERICANS. -- II. 1764-1807-WEST INDIES AND THE AMERICAN WAR. -- III. 1808-1824.-PENINSULAR WAR. 60TH THE ROYAL AMERICAN REGIMENT BECOMES 60TH THE DUKE OF YORK'S OWN RIFLE CORPS. -- PART II.-1825-1870. -- IV. 1825-1856.-SIKH WAR.-SOUTH AFRICA. -- V. 1857-1860.-DELHI. ROHILKUND. PEKIN. -- VI. 1861-1870.-NOKTH AMERICA. RED RIVER. -- PART III.-1871-1902. -- VII. 1871-1881-INDIA.-AFGHAN WAK.-SOUTH AFRICA.-ZULU WAR.-FIRST BOER WAR. -- VIII. 1882-1885.-EGYPT.-TEL-EL-KEBIR, 1882.-EL TEB, TAMAI, 1884.-NILE EXPEDITION, 1884-85-MOUNTED INFANTRY. -- IX. 1886-1898-INDIAN FRONTIER.-CHITHAL.-MANIPTJR.-WRECK OF THE "WARREN HASTINGS." -- X. 1899-1908. 1899-1902.-SOUTH AFRICA.-TALANA HILL.-DEFENCE OF LADYSMITH.-RELIEF OF LADYSMITH.-TRANSVAAL. -- PART IV.-1902-1915. -- XI. 1902-1914.-THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR, 1899-1902.-ITS OBJECTS AND ITS LESSONS.-THE GREAT TRAINING PERIOD AND ITS METHODS-DEATH OF SIR REDVERS BULLER.-EFFICIENT CONDITION OF THE REGIMENT.-DECLARATION OF WAR, AUGUST 4TH, 1914.-AFTERWORD TO RIFLEMEN NOW SERVING. -- XII. 1914-1915.-THE GREAT WAR.-BRIEF RECORDS BY BATTALIONS. -- THE FIRST AND SECOND BATTLES OF YPRES. -- IN MEMORIAN.-1ST, 2ND, 3RD AND 4TH BATTALIONS. -- IN MEMORIAM. -- PART V. - A RETROSPECT.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book provides a detailed history of the King's Royal Rifle Corps from its establishment in 1755 to the end of 1915, compiled and edited by Sir Edward Hutton. It chronicles the regiment's significant contributions to British military efforts across various campaigns, including battles in North America, the West Indies, India, Africa, and during World War I. The narrative highlights the regiment's evolution, strategic adaptations, and the distinguished service of its members. The book aims to educate current and future members of the regiment about its storied past and instill pride and understanding of its historical achievements. It is intended for military historians, members of the regiment, and those interested in British military history.
• Titolo autorizzato: A Brief History Of The Kings Royal Rifle Corps, 1755 To 1915
• ISBN: 9781908902849; 1908902841
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910163206303321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II