The British Army is the land warfare branch of the British Armed Forces. The English Army was founded in 1660, was succeeded in 1707 by the new British Army,[note 2] incorporating the existing Scottish regiments. It was administered by the War Office fro
He joined the army in 1844 and was soon sent to India. While he was in India he was also asked to go on the trip to Africa.John Speke and Richard BurtonJohn Speke was born in 1827. He joined the army in 1844 and was soon sent to India. While he was in India he was also ...
The overthrow of Cigaal brought to power as head of state and president of a new Supreme Revolutionary Council the commander of the army, Maj. Gen. Mohamed Siad Barre (Maxamed Siyaad Barre). At first the new regime concentrated on consolidating its power internally. Siad quickly adopted “Sci...
In the Second World War, Britain's colonies in East Asia and Southeast Asia were occupied by the Empire of Japan. Despite the final victory of Britain and its allies, the damage to British prestige and the British economy helped accelerate the decline of the empire. India, Britain's most v...
1919 (AU.3.) stampless cover addressed to UK marked 'O.G.S.' at top in manuscript and cancelled by ARMY POST OFFICE/Y cds used by the British troops at Constantinople. Light violet octagonal crown PASSED/BY/CENSOR/No. 479 h/s at lower left and counter signed. ...
S.W. Silver & Company began in the 18th Century as Colonial and Army agents, clothiers and outfitters principally to those in the Army and Colonial Service, as well as acting as shipping agents for such people travelling overseas. When Charles Mackintosh introduced waterproof clothing, Stephen Win...