British Army

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The British Army is the land warfare force of the United Kingdom responsible for defending the UK, the British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies. The British Army has seen involvement in most of the world's major wars throughout history, including both world wars and was founded in 1707. As of 1 January 2025, the British Army comprises 73,847 regular full-time personnel, 4,127 Gurkhas, 25,742 volunteer reserve personnel and 4,697 "other personnel", for a total of 108,413.

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Army of the United Kingdom
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1707 British Army
1914-07-28T00:00:00Z
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World War I
1939-09-01T00:00:00Z
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World War II Q362
1982-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Falklands War
2001-10-07T00:00:00Z
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War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
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1899-01-01T00:00:00Z
1794 — 1899 Australian frontier wars
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Modern Medal (FindID 607317)Modern Medal (FindID 607317)
The British Army in Italy 1944 NA14766The British Army in Italy 1944 NA14766
The British Army in Tunisia 1943 NA1683The British Army in Tunisia 1943 NA1683
UK military personnel during Operation PittingUK military personnel during Operation Pitting
Richard Ellis, British Army at Targa Gap (4)Richard Ellis, British Army at Targa Gap (4)
The Army Service Corps on the Western Front, 1914-1918 Q4783The Army Service Corps on the Western Front, 1914-1918 Q4783
British peacekeepers on patrol in MaliBritish peacekeepers on patrol in Mali
Contemporary sketch depicting the Siege of Mafeking during the Second Boer War.Contemporary sketch depicting the Siege of Mafeking during the Second Boer War.
Studio Portrait of 208. Sir Peter Scratchley, c. 1882Studio Portrait of 208. Sir Peter Scratchley, c. 1882
Backboard of the Royal Military Police (encompassing the Cap badge and Heraldic Background of the RMP).Backboard of the Royal Military Police (encompassing the Cap badge and Heraldic Background of the RMP).
TypeSubtypeDateDescriptionNotesSource
eventwar1794Australian frontier warsBritish Empire, indigenous Australians, Royal Navy, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, British Army, European Australians, war, series of warsWikidata
eventarmed conflict1916Easter Risingrebellion, Cumann na mBan, British Army, Irish Volunteers, Irish Citizen Army, Royal Irish Constabulary, Volunteer Training CorpsWikidata
eventarmed conflict1944Jewish insurgency in Mandatory PalestineIrgun, insurgency, British ArmyWikidata
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organisationmilitary branch1707British ArmyarmyWikidata
sitefortBurbo FortMaunsell fort, British ArmyWikidata
sitefortFormby FortMaunsell fort, British ArmyWikidata
sitefort1858Fort Rownerfort, Royal Navy, British ArmyWikidata
sitefort1760Fort Schlosserfort, British ArmyWikidata
sitefort1943Nore FortMaunsell fort, British ArmyWikidata
sitefortQueens FortMaunsell fort, British ArmyWikidata
sitefort1943Red Sands FortBritish Army, Maunsell fortWikidata
sitefort1943Shivering Sands Army FortMaunsell fort, British ArmyWikidata
siteartillery battery1940Wanstone Batteryartillery battery, British ArmyWikidata
commonsimageModern Medal (FindID 607317) Commons
commonsimageThe British Army in Italy 1944 NA14766 Commons
commonsimageThe British Army in Tunisia 1943 NA1683 Commons
commonsimageUK military personnel during Operation Pitting Commons
commonsimageRichard Ellis, British Army at Targa Gap (4) Commons
commonsimageThe Army Service Corps on the Western Front, 1914-1918 Q4783 Commons
commonsimageBritish peacekeepers on patrol in Mali Commons
commonsimageContemporary sketch depicting the Siege of Mafeking during the Second Boer War. Commons
commonsimageStudio Portrait of 208. Sir Peter Scratchley, c. 1882 Commons
commonsimageBackboard of the Royal Military Police (encompassing the Cap badge and Heraldic Background of the RMP). Commons
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