A Historical Account Of The Rise And Progress Of The Bengal Native Infantry

""A Historical Account Of The Rise And Progress Of The Bengal Native Infantry: From Its First Formation In 1757 To 1796"" is a book written by John Williams and published in 1817. The book provides a detailed historical account of the Bengal Native Infantry, a military unit that was formed in 1757 and played a significant role in the British East India Company's conquest of India. The book covers the period from the unit's formation to 1796, and includes information on the unit's organization, training, equipment, and tactics, as well as its role in various battles and campaigns. The author draws on a variety of primary sources, including official records, diaries, and letters, to present a comprehensive and detailed picture of the Bengal Native Infantry. The book is an important resource for scholars and historians interested in the history of colonial India, military history, and the British East India Company.Together With A Detail Of The Services On Which The Several Battalions Have Been Employed During That Period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.