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British Army
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The British Army is the land warfare force of the United Kingdom responsible for defending the UK, the British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies. The British Army, founded in 1707, has seen
John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, was one of the first generals in the new British Army and fought in the War of the Spanish Succession. He was a noted ancestor of Sir Winston Churchill, later famous Prime Minister during World War II.
John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, was one of the first generals in the new British Army and fought in the War of the Spanish Succession. He was
In the 1879 Battle of Rorke's Drift, a small British force repelled an attack by overwhelming Zulu forces; eleven Victoria Crosses were awarded for it
In the 1879 Battle of Rorke's Drift, a small British force repelled an attack by overwhelming Zulu forces; eleven Victoria Crosses were awarded for its defence.
Establishment and strength of the British Army, excluding Indian native troops stationed in India, prior to August 1914
Establishment and strength of the British Army, excluding Indian native troops stationed in India, prior to August 1914
British First World War Mark I tank; the guidance wheels behind the main body were later scrapped as unnecessary. Armoured vehicles of the era require
British First World War Mark I tank; the guidance wheels behind the main body were later scrapped as unnecessary. Armoured vehicles of the era required considerable infantry and artillery support. (Photo by Ernest Brooks)
British Empire
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The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates, and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom and its predecessor states. It began with the overseas
A replica of the Matthew, John Cabot's ship used for his second voyage to the New World in 1497
A replica of the Matthew, John Cabot's ship used for his second voyage to the New World in 1497
A 1670 illustration of African slaves working in 17th-century colonial Virginia in British America
A 1670 illustration of African slaves working in 17th-century colonial Virginia in British America
Fort St. George in Madras, India, was founded in 1639.
Fort St. George in Madras, India, was founded in 1639.
Robert Clive's victory at the Battle of Plassey established the East India Company as both a military and commercial power.
Robert Clive's victory at the Battle of Plassey established the East India Company as both a military and commercial power.