Throughout its long history, the British Army has relied on part-time soldiers to support its operations, guard British shores and maintain law and order.
On 30 March 2017 the new National Army Museum will open to the public with its first temporary exhibition, War Paint: Brushes with Conflict. Over 130 paintings and objects explore the complex relationship between war and the men and women who map, record, celebrate and document it.
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig commanded the British Army when it achieved arguably its greatest victories, those over the Germans on the Western Front. But for many his leadership was marked by unacceptable losses.
Soldiers who fought on horseback were known as cavalry. Often dominating the battlefield, they performed a variety of roles, from smashing enemy formations to scouting and reconnoitring.
This line infantry regiment was raised in 1793 and continued in British Army service until 1881 when it was merged into The Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire).
This regiment was raised in 1755. It served in many British Army campaigns until 1881, when it was merged into The King’s Light Infantry (Shropshire Regiment).
The British Army has played a central role in the long history of conflict and co-operation between Britain and Ireland. Here we explore some of the key moments in this difficult but fascinating story.
This Scottish infantry regiment was raised in 1794. It served with the British Army until the 1881 reforms, when it was merged into Princess Louise’s (Argyll and Sutherland) Highlanders.
In this video, we look at how changing national interests have affected Britain's military relationship with Germany from the 18th century to the present day.
This battle was fought on 28 January 1846 during the First Sikh War. A British-Indian force took on the Sikh army of the Punjab. It ended in a decisive British victory and is seen by some as a ‘near perfect battle’.
