This infantry unit was raised in 1685 and subsequently served in many British Army campaigns during its long history. In 1958, it was amalgamated with The Manchester Regiment to form The King’s Regiment (Manchester and Liverpool).
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.
On 15 November 2016 the National Army Museum will be holding a parliamentary debate with cross-party MPs including Kirsten Oswald SNP, historian Lord Bew and author Will Ellsworth-Jones.
This armoured regiment of the British Army was formed in 1922. It existed until 1992, when it amalgamated with The Royal Hussars to form The King’s Royal Hussars.
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.
In September 2000, British troops undertook a daring hostage rescue operation in the war-torn West African country of Sierra Leone. They successfully freed five British soldiers who had recently been captured and around 20 civilian prisoners.
'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.
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.
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).
