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Women’s work?
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Discover how women’s contributions to the British Army have helped bring about change over the past 100 years. And see how Army recruiters have adapted their messaging accordingly.
Other ranks' cap badge, The Durham Light Infantry, c1914
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This infantry unit was formed in 1881. It continued in British Army service until 1968, when it was amalgamated into The Light Infantry.
Cap badge, Army Legal Corps, c1985
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This unit was responsible for providing legal support at all levels of the British Army. In 1992, it became a branch of the newly formed Adjutant General’s Corps.
How to dress like Sergeant Pepper
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'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band', released by the Beatles in 1967, drew heavily on British Army themes. Here, we explore some of the historical inspiration behind this iconic album.
Cap badge, The Pioneer Corps, c1943
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This British Army corps was responsible for light engineering tasks. Although formed in 1939, several previous units had existed that performed similar roles. It was amalgamated into the Royal Logistic Corps in 1993.
Cap badge, 7th (Princess Royal's) Dragoon Guards, c1900
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This cavalry regiment was raised in 1688. It fought in many British Army campaigns until 1922, when it was merged into the 4th/7th Dragoon Guards.
Beret badge, The South Lancashire Regiment, c1950
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This infantry regiment was formed in 1881. It continued in British Army service until 1958, when it was merged into The Lancashire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Volunteers).
Cap badge, The Royal Berkshire Regiment (Princess Charlotte of Wales's), c1940
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This infantry unit was formed in 1881. It continued in British Army service until 1959, when it was merged into The Duke of Edinburgh's Royal Regiment (Berkshire and Wiltshire).
Cap badge, Army Physical Training Corps, 1940
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Established in 1860, this unit is responsible for ensuring that British soldiers maintain the physical fitness levels necessary for engaging in military operations.
Cap Badge, Royal Army Service Corps, c1940
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The Royal Army Service Corps was the unit responsible for keeping the British Army supplied with provisions.
Other ranks’ cap badge, The East Yorkshire Regiment (The Duke of York’s Own), c1898
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This infantry unit was raised in 1685 and served in many British Army campaigns during its long history. In 1958, it merged with The West Yorkshire Regiment to form The Prince of Wales’s Own Regiment of Yorkshire.
Study of a British soldier with two camels, Egypt, c1885
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Working relationships between soldiers and animals form an important part of Army life. Here, we take a look at how camels have helped to defend and extend Britain's interests across Asia and northern Africa.