A Short Narrative Of The Fifth Regiment Of Foot Or Northumberland Fusiliers: With A Chronological Table And Succession List Of The Officers (1873) is a historical account of the Fifth Regiment of Foot, also known as the Northumberland Fusiliers. The book is written by an author who spent many years in the regiment, providing a firsthand account of the regiment's history and its officers.The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different period in the regiment's history. The author begins by providing an overview of the regiment's formation and early years, including its involvement in the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars. The author then goes on to describe the regiment's role in various conflicts throughout the 19th century, including the Crimean War and the Indian Mutiny.Along with the historical narrative, the book also includes a chronological table and succession list of the officers who served in the regiment. This provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in tracing the career of a particular officer or understanding the leadership structure of the regiment.Overall, A Short Narrative Of The Fifth Regiment Of Foot Or Northumberland Fusiliers: With A Chronological Table And Succession List Of The Officers (1873) is a detailed and informative account of one of the British Army's most distinguished regiments. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in military history, particularly the history of the British Army.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.