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Learn about the British Army, the land warfare force of the United Kingdom and its overseas territories, from its origins in the 17th century to the present day. Find out how it is organised, equipped and deployed in various conflicts and peacekeeping missions.
Learn about the history, organisation and role of the British Armed Forces, which include the Royal Navy, the British Army and the Royal Air Force. The British Armed Forces are responsible for the defence of the UK and its overseas territories, and have participated in many major wars and conflicts.
Learn about the origins, development and role of the British Army from 1660 to the present. Find out how the army was created, expanded and deployed in various wars and conflicts, and how it contributed to the British Empire.
Compare the officer and other ranks of the British and American armed forces, including their NATO codes and historical variations. See the tables for army, navy, marines and air force ranks, and the notes for exceptions and details.
Learn about the history and methods of recruiting soldiers for the British Army from 1707 to the present day. Find out how the army relied on volunteers, conscripts, press gangs, foreigners and other sources to meet its needs.
The Officers' Training Corps (OTC) are military leadership training units operated by the British Army at universities. The web page explains the history, structure, and activities of the OTC, and lists the individual units in the UK.
An overview of the colonial history of the British Empire in North America from 1783 to 1907, including the formation of Canada and Bermuda. The web page does not address the query about the urbanization of British North America in the 18th century.
Abrahamson, James L. America Arms for a New Century: The Making of a Great Military Power (1981), examines reformers and modernizers; Anderson, Fred, ed. The Oxford Companion to American Military History (2000) Bailey, Beth. America's Army: Making the All-Volunteer Force Hardcover (2009) excerpt; Black, Jeremy.