Historical Record of the Fourteenth or the Buckinghamshire Regiment of Foot Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1685 and of Its Subsequent Services to 1845

The Historical Record of the Fourteenth or the Buckinghamshire Regiment of Foot by Richard Cannon provides a detailed account of the regiment’s formation in 1685 and its service history up to 1845. Established during the reign of James II the regiment played a crucial role in numerous British military campaigns over the centuries.The book traces the regiment’s early years including its involvement in the War of the Spanish Succession and later conflicts such as the Seven Years’ War where it fought in North America and the West Indies. It highlights the regiment’s distinguished service during the Napoleonic Wars particularly in the Peninsular War where it earned battle honors for engagements in Spain and Portugal. Cannon also provides insights into the regiment’s structure discipline and traditions making this historical record an invaluable resource for those interested in British military history and the evolution of infantry regiments during the 18th and 19th centuries.