Richard CannonRichard Cannon was a British military historian and antiquary who is best known for his numerous publications on military history and genealogy. He was born in London in 1799 and spent much of his career working for the British Army, first as a clerkand later as a secretary at the Royal Military College in Sandhurst. One of Cannon's most important works is the "Historical Record of the Seventy-first Regiment, Highland Light Infantry," which provides a detailed account of the regiment's military history from its founding in the 1770s to the mid-19th century. The book draws on a wide range of sources to provide a comprehensive and accurate account of the regiment's campaigns and battles. Cannon was a prolific writer, and his other works include a history of the British Army, a guide to military records, and several books on genealogy and heraldry.   Read More Read Less