Historical Record of the Thirty-ninth, or the Dorsetshire Regiment of Foot: containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1702, and of its subsequent services to 1853

"Historical Record of the Thirty-ninth, or the Dorsetshire Regiment of Foot" by Richard Cannon is a comprehensive account of the formation and service history of the regiment from 1702 to 1853. This classic book meticulously documents the regiment's involvement in various military campaigns, battles, and expeditions over the span of more than a century. Cannon's detailed research and thorough narrative provide an invaluable insight into the regiment's role in historical events such as the War of the Spanish Succession, the American Revolutionary War, and the Napoleonic Wars. Military history enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in the Dorsetshire Regiment will find this book to be an essential reference and a fascinating read.