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Bengal Army Troops, 1785
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Armies of the East India Company

Originally formed to trade in Asia, the East India Company came to rule large areas of the Indian subcontinent, exercising military power through its formidable armed forces.

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Officers of 1st Battalion The Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire), representing the range of sports played, 1936
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The Army’s impact on sport

The British Army has established many of the sports we know and love today and helped to spread them throughout the world.

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Soldiers of The 3rd (East Kent) Regiment of Foot (The Buffs) defending the Colours at Albuera, 1811
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Save the Colours!

Colours have been the focus of some of the most bitter fighting and magnificent acts of heroism in British Army history. Soldiers often fought to the last to preserve them in battle, and they continue to hold totemic significance for regiments today.

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Gurkhas at Peiwar Kotal, 1878
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The Gurkhas

Nepalese soldiers known as Gurkhas have fought for Britain since 1815. Here we explore their history and find out why they have long been regarded among the finest and fiercest soldiers.

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Medal awarded to Indian soldier demonstrates substantial role India played in First World War
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Medal awarded to Indian soldier demonstrates substantial role India played in First World War

In October 1918, Indian medical officer Captain Heerajee Cursetjee was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his bravery during the final stages of the First World War campaign in Mesopotamia.

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The Tanjore Durbar, Madras, February 1840
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Indian armies, Indian art

Artworks created by Indian artists for the British soldiers serving on the subcontinent provide a fascinating insight into early Anglo-Indian relations.

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Cap badge, other ranks, The Lincolnshire Regiment, c1910
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The Royal Lincolnshire Regiment

This infantry unit was raised in 1685 and subsequently served in many British Army campaigns during its long history. In 1960, it was amalgamated with The Northamptonshire Regiment to form the 2nd East Anglian Regiment.

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Glengarry badge, 29th (Worcestershire) Regiment of Foot, c1874
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29th (Worcestershire) Regiment of Foot

This infantry unit was raised in 1694. It served in many British Army campaigns until the reforms of 1881, when it was merged into The Worcestershire Regiment.

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Cap badge, 2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles), c1920
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2nd King Edward VII’s Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles)

This infantry unit was raised by the East India Company in 1815. It later served with distinction as part of the Indian Army until 1948, when it transferred to British Army service. In 1994, it was merged into The Royal Gurkha Rifles.

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The charge of the Heavy Brigade at Balaclava, 1854
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Death or glory: Famous cavalry charges

Cavalry charges might win a battle, but with poor leadership they could end in disaster. Many are remembered and celebrated because of the risk involved, whether successful or not.

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Glengarry badge, 104th Regiment of Foot (Bengal Fusiliers), c1874
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104th Regiment of Foot (Bengal Fusiliers)

This infantry regiment became part of the British Army in 1862. Prior to this, it had served for over a century with the East India Company's army. It was merged into The Royal Munster Fusiliers in 1881.

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