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The Structure of The British Army: You Thought you knew

The British Army is one of the oldest and most prestigious military organisations in the world, with a long and storied history dating back to the Middle Ages. The formation of the British Army can be traced back to the reign of King Henry VIII in the early 16th century when he established a standing […]

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From Rome to modern day: The Seven Ages of the British Army

 The seven ages of the British Army is to compile the evolution from the seventeenth century when Britain had a standing army to today. The author of the original book is Field Marshall, Lord Carver, author of the book “The Seven Ages of the British Army” Wars since 1982 2009 Boko Haram Insurgency 2007  Operation […]

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National Army Museum: Chelsea’s Hidden Treasure

Tucked away in the corner of Chelsea and Kensington is a gem of a find for military enthusiasts, in the form of the National Army Museum. 5 galleries, from the English Civil war right up to modern day conflicts. The Army Officer who created the National Army Museum The Museum was founded by Field Marshal […]