Historical Record of the Fifth Regiment of Foot or Northumberland Fusiliers Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1674 and of Its Subsequent Services to 1837

The Historical Record of the Fifth Regiment of Foot or Northumberland Fusiliers by Richard Cannon provides a detailed account of the regiment’s formation in 1674 and its military service up to 1837. As one of the oldest and most distinguished infantry regiments in the British Army its history is marked by extensive participation in key conflicts over more than a century and a half.The book covers the regiment’s early service during the late 17th century its involvement in the War of the Spanish Succession and its critical role in the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War. It details the regiment’s actions during the Napoleonic Wars including its contributions to campaigns in Europe and the Americas. The narrative also explores regimental traditions changes in structure notable commanders and distinctions earned on the battlefield. Cannon’s meticulous documentation makes this work an essential reference for those interested in British military history and the evolution of one of its most storied regiments.