A Brief History of the Kings Royal Rifle Corps: 1755 to 1915 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: A Brief History of the Kings Royal Rifle Corps: 1755 to 1915 (Classic Reprint)
Author: Edward Hutton
ISBN: 9780484882255

Edward Hutton

9780484882255: A Brief History of the Kings Royal Rifle Corps: 1755 to 1915 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484882252 ISBN 13: 9780484882255

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A Brief History of the Kings Royal Rifle Corps: 1755–1915 traces the origin, adventures, and enduring spirit of a legendary regiment from its American beginnings to the Great War era.

Explore how this unit, raised in 1755 as the 60th Royal Americans, adopted forest warfare, open formations, and swift initiative to meet fierce enemies in North America and beyond. The book weaves together the shaping moments, campaigns, and the people who defined the Rifle Corps, highlighting its discipline, courage, and the unique bond among its battalions and allied regiments. Detailed narrative and selective portraits invite readers to understand why the regiment’s deeds are remembered as a benchmark in British military history.

Origins and transformation of the regiment from colonial forces to a renowned rifle corps.
Key campaigns, notable battles, and the evolution of tactics in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Voices of action: acknowledgments of gallantry, discipline, and steady leadership in battle.
Supplementary materials and context for understanding the regiment’s role in the Great War.

Ideal for readers who enjoy concise, readable military history focused on origins, tradition, and battlefield courage.

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