Battle of Corunna

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The Most Noble Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, GCB, GCH, PC, FRS (c. 1 May 1769 – 14 September 1852) was an Anglo-Irish soldier and statesman, widely considered one of the leading military and political figures of the 19th century. Commissioned an Ensign in the British Army, he would rise to prominence in the Napoleonic Wars, eventually reaching the rank of Field Marshal. Wellington commanded the Allied forces during the Peninsular War, pushing the French Army out of Portugal and Spain and reaching southern Fran ...

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• Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Government January 1828–November 1830
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Canada - Mexico - South Africa - U.S. Rail Transport - Science - Sports Births - Deaths 1809 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). 1809 - Events. January 5 - Treaty of Dardanelles between Britain and France concluded January 16 - Peninsular War: The British defeat the French at the Battle of Corunna. February 3 - Illinois Territory was created. February 8 - Franz I of Austria declares war on France February 11 - Ro ...

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History of the British Army - Organisation. At the outbreak of the First World War in August 1914, the British Army was a small, professional force of 247,000 soldiers, over half of which were posted overseas in garrisons throughout the British Empire. The regular Army was supported by 224,000 reservists and 269,000 soldiers of the Territorial Force. The size of the Army was in stark contrast to the Royal Navy which was the largest navy in the world, while many of the Army's continental counterparts, such as the French and German Armies (both of whom employed conscription) numbered n ...

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History of the British Army, History of the British Army - Origins 1661-1774, History of the British Army - American Revolution Napoleonic Wars and the Long Peace 1774-1854, History of the British Army - Crimea Mutiny Colonial Wars & the Cardwell-Childers reforms 1854-1914, History of the British Army - Organisation, History of the British Army - Operations, History of the British Army - The Great War 1914-18, History of the British Army - Organisation, History of the British Army - Equipment, History of the British Army - Operations, History of the British Army - Inter-War Period 1919-1939, History of the British Army - World War II 1939-1945, History of the British Army - Organisation, History of the British Army - Operations, History of the British Army - End of Empire and Cold War 1945-1990, History of the British Army - Organisation, History of the British Army - Operations, History of the British Army - Age of Mobility 1990-present, History of the British Army - Organisation, History of the British Army - Operations, History of the British Army - Terminology, History of the British Army - Official rifle of the Army 1722-2005

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Arthur Wesley (later changed to Wellesley when his elder brother changed his surname in 1798) is believed to have been born in either in Mornington House, his family's social season Dublin residence, or at his family's seat of Dangan Castle near Trim in County Meath, both in Ireland. He was the third son of Garret Wesley, 1st Earl of Mornington. His exact date of birth is a matter of some contention. All that exists is a church registry of the event marked a few days after it must have occurred. The most likely date is 1 May 1769, but any da ...

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Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Early life, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Napoleonic Wars, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Wellington as soldier, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Later life, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Titles & Honours, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Peerage of the United Kingdom, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - British & Irish Honours, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - International Honours & Titles, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Nicknames, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Trivia, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Government January 1828–November 1830, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Caretaker Government November 1834–December 1834, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - References, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - External links

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Born The Honourable Arthur Wesley at either his family's social season Dublin residence, Mornington House, or at his family seat, Dangan Castle near Trim in County Meath, Ireland. He was the third son of Garret Wesley, 1st Earl of Mornington. His exact date of birth is a matter of some contention. All that exists is a church registry of the event marked a few days after it must have occurred. The most likely date is 1 May 1769, but any day for a few days before or after is possible. He legally changed his surname ...

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Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Early life, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Napoleonic Wars, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Wellington as soldier, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Later life, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Titles & Honours, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Peerage of the United Kingdom, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - British & Irish Honours, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - International Honours & Titles, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Nicknames, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Trivia, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Government January 1828 - November 1830, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Caretaker Government November 1834 - December 1834, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - External links

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Born The Honourable Arthur Wesley at either his family's social season Dublin residence, Mornington House, or at his family seat, Dangan Castle near Trim in County Meath, Ireland. He was the third son of Garret Wesley, 1st Earl of Mornington. His exact date of birth is a matter of some contention. All that exists is a church registry of the event marked a few days after it must have occurred. The most likely date is 1 May 1769, but any day for a few days before or after is possible. He legally changed his surname ...

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Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Early life, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Napoleonic Wars, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Wellington as soldier, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Later life, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Titles & Honours, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Peerage of the United Kingdom, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - British & Irish Honours, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - International Honours & Titles, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Styles, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Nicknames, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Trivia, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Government January 1828 - November 1830, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Caretaker Government November 1834 - December 1834, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - External links

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In 1806 in Berlin, Napoleon declared the Continental Blockade, forbidding British imports into continental Europe. Of the two remaining neutral countries - Sweden and Portugal - the latter tried in vain to skip Napoleon's ultimatum. After the treaty of Tilsit in 1807, now being free at the East, Napoleon decided to capture the Iberian ports. In November 1807, he sent an army into Spain under Jean-Andoche Junot tasked with invading Portugal, after the refusal of the Prince Regent to join the Continental System. At the same time, General Dupon ...

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Peninsular War, Peninsular War - Progress of the war, Peninsular War - The guerrilla war, Peninsular War - Consequences in Portugal, Peninsular War - Consequences in Spain, Peninsular War - Major battles and sieges, Peninsular War - Personalities, Peninsular War - Spanish, Peninsular War - French, Peninsular War - British, Peninsular War - Portuguese, Peninsular War - Role of intelligence, Peninsular War - Media influence

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He joined the British Army in 1776 as an ensign in the 51st Foot then based in Minorca. He first saw action in 1778 during the American Revolutionary War as a lieutenant in the 82nd under the 8th Duke of Hamilton. In 1783 he returned to Britain and in 1784 he was elected to Parliament as the Member for Lanark, Selkirk, Peebles and Linlithgow, a seat he held until 1790. In 1787 he was made Major and joined the 60th briefly before returning to the 51st. In 1791 his unit was assigned to the Mediterranean and he was involved in campaignin ...

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John Moore British soldier, John Moore British soldier - Early Years, John Moore British soldier - Military and Political Career 1776-90, John Moore British soldier - Moore in Ireland 1798, John Moore British soldier - Moore and Military Training, John Moore British soldier - War with France 1803-1808, John Moore British soldier - Spanish War 1808-11

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Darling entered the British Army as an ensign in 1793, and in August 1796 was appointed military secretary to Sir Ralph Abercromby. Having commanded a regiment at the Battle of Corunna, Darling subsequently was promoted to brevet-colonel in 1810, major-general in 1813, and was on the horse guards staff in 1815. From the beginning of 1819 to February 1824, Darling commanded the British troops on Mauritius, before serving as acting-governor of the island for the last three years of his stay, exhibiting administrative ability. It was largely on account of this service that Darling was appointed th ...

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An interesting fact about Wellington is that he shaved twice a day due to rapid growth of facial hair. He was also insistent that he was not interrupted during shaving. This little tale is seen in Redcoats by Richard Holmes. HMS Iron Duke, named for Wellington, was the flagship of Admiral Sir John Jellicoe at the Battle of Jutland in World War I. Wellington is a recurring character in the Richard Sharpe novels by Bernard Cornwell. C. S. Forester invented a younger sister, "Lady B ...

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Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Early life, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Napoleonic Wars, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Wellington as soldier, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Later life, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Titles & Honours, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Peerage of the United Kingdom, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - British & Irish Honours, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - International Honours & Titles, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Nicknames, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Trivia, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Government, January 1828–November 1830, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Caretaker Government November 1834–December 1834, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - References, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - External links

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Arthur Wesley (later changed to Wellesley when his elder brother changed his surname in 1798) is believed to have been born in either in Mornington House, his family's social season Dublin residence, or at his family's seat of Dangan Castle near Trim in County Meath, both in Ireland. He was the third son of Garret Wesley, 1st Earl of Mornington. His exact date of birth is a matter of some contention. All that exists is a church registry of the event marked a few days after it must have occurred. The most likely date is 1 May 1769, but any da ...

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Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Early life, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Napoleonic Wars, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Wellington as soldier, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Later life, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Titles & Honours, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Peerage of the United Kingdom, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - British & Irish Honours, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - International Honours & Titles, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Nicknames, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Trivia, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Government, January 1828–November 1830, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Caretaker Government November 1834–December 1834, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - References, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - External links

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It was in the following years that Wellesley undertook the events that made his place in history. Since 1789, France had been embroiled in the French Revolution, and after seizing the government in 1799, Napoleon had reached the heights of power in Europe. The British government was casting about for ways to end Napoleon's threat; and Wellesley helped to supply them. First came junior command in an expedition to Denmark in 1807, which soon led to Wellesley's promotion to Lieutenant-General and a transfer to the theatre of the Peninsul ...

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Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Early life, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Napoleonic Wars, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Wellington as soldier, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Later life, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Titles & Honours, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Peerage of the United Kingdom, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - British & Irish Honours, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - International Honours & Titles, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Nicknames, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Trivia, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Government, January 1828–November 1830, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Caretaker Government November 1834–December 1834, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - References, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - External links

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Despite oft cited similarities between Napoleon Bonaparte and Wellington, the strategies and tactics employed by both were diametically opposed. Perhaps the main reason that Napoleon stands in many history texts above Wellington is that Napoleon offered radical changes in warfare in every respect, whereas Wellington's contribution to warfare lies more in the resurrection of the old. Napoleonic tactics were typified by massive conscript armies who advanced in tight columns to rout opposing forces. This was soon adopted by nearly every ...

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Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Early life, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Napoleonic Wars, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Wellington as soldier, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Later life, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Titles & Honours, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Peerage of the United Kingdom, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - British & Irish Honours, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - International Honours & Titles, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Nicknames, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Trivia, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Government, January 1828–November 1830, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Caretaker Government November 1834–December 1834, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - References, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - External links

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Politics beckoned once again in 1819, when Wellington was appointed Master-General of the Ordnance in the Tory government of Lord Liverpool. In 1827, he was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the British Army, a position he would hold for the remainder of his life, except during his premiership. Along with Robert Peel, Wellington became one of the rising stars of the Tory party, and by 1828, had become Prime Minister. As Prime Minister, Wellington was the picture of the arch-conservative, though oddly enough the highlight of his term was ...

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Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Early life, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Napoleonic Wars, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Wellington as soldier, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Later life, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Titles & Honours, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Peerage of the United Kingdom, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - British & Irish Honours, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - International Honours & Titles, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Nicknames, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Trivia, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Government, January 1828–November 1830, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Caretaker Government November 1834–December 1834, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - References, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - External links

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Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Peerage of the United Kingdom. Baron Douro, of Wellington in the County of Somerset (4 September 1809) Viscount Wellington, of Talavera and of Wellington in the County of Somerset (4 September 1809) Earl of Wellington, in the County of Somerset (28 February 1812) Marquess of Wellington, in the County of Somerset (3 October 1812) Marquess Douro (11 May ...

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Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Early life, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Napoleonic Wars, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Wellington as soldier, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Later life, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Titles & Honours, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Peerage of the United Kingdom, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - British & Irish Honours, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - International Honours & Titles, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Nicknames, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Trivia, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Government, January 1828–November 1830, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Caretaker Government November 1834–December 1834, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - References, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - External links

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An interesting fact about Wellington is that he shaved twice a day due to rapid growth of facial hair. He was also insistent that he was not interrupted during shaving. This little tale is seen in Redcoats by Richard Holmes. HMS Iron Duke, named for Wellington, was the flagship of Admiral Sir John Jellicoe at the Battle of Jutland in World War I. Wellington is a recurring character in the Richard Sharpe novels by Bernard Cornwell. C. S. Forester invented a younger sister, "Lady Ba ...

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Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Early life, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Napoleonic Wars, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Wellington as soldier, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Later life, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Titles & Honours, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Peerage of the United Kingdom, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - British & Irish Honours, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - International Honours & Titles, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Styles, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Nicknames, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Trivia, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Government January 1828 - November 1830, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Caretaker Government November 1834 - December 1834, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - External links

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Prior to the English Civil War in 1642, there was no standing army in England or Scotland. Men were raised by the King when required, a development of the feudal concept of fief (in which a lord was obliged to raise a certain quota of knights, men-at-arms and yeomanry under greater control of the King). After the Civil War and establishment of a Republic, parliament assumed control of the Army, and standing companies based on Cromwell's New Model Army formed the concept of the first regiments. The Restoration of Charles II saw the Model Army ...

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History of the British Army, History of the British Army - Origins 1661-1774, History of the British Army - American Revolution Napoleonic Wars and the Long Peace 1774-1854, History of the British Army - Crimea Mutiny Colonial Wars & the Cardwell-Childers reforms 1854-1914, History of the British Army - Organisation, History of the British Army - Operations, History of the British Army - The Great War 1914-18, History of the British Army - Organisation, History of the British Army - Equipment, History of the British Army - Operations, History of the British Army - Inter-War Period 1919-1939, History of the British Army - World War II 1939-1945, History of the British Army - Organisation, History of the British Army - Operations, History of the British Army - End of Empire and Cold War 1945-1990, History of the British Army - Organisation, History of the British Army - Operations, History of the British Army - Age of Mobility 1990-present, History of the British Army - Organisation, History of the British Army - Operations, History of the British Army - Terminology, History of the British Army - Official rifle of the Army 1722-2005

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The American War of Independence began in 1775 when the Thirteen Colonies rose up against British rule. Many Americans, however, sought to remain with the British Empire and duly fought for the British, and were known as Loyalists. Five American units were placed on the regular establishment, known as the American Establishment (formed in 1779) though there were many other Loyalist units. Upon the independence of America and the end of the war in 1783, many of the Loyalist forces fled north to Canada, where many subsequently served with the ...

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History of the British Army, History of the British Army - Origins 1661-1774, History of the British Army - American Revolution Napoleonic Wars and the Long Peace 1774-1854, History of the British Army - Crimea Mutiny Colonial Wars & the Cardwell-Childers reforms 1854-1914, History of the British Army - Organisation, History of the British Army - Operations, History of the British Army - The Great War 1914-18, History of the British Army - Organisation, History of the British Army - Equipment, History of the British Army - Operations, History of the British Army - Inter-War Period 1919-1939, History of the British Army - World War II 1939-1945, History of the British Army - Organisation, History of the British Army - Operations, History of the British Army - End of Empire and Cold War 1945-1990, History of the British Army - Organisation, History of the British Army - Operations, History of the British Army - Age of Mobility 1990-present, History of the British Army - Organisation, History of the British Army - Operations, History of the British Army - Terminology, History of the British Army - Official rifle of the Army 1722-2005

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History of the British Army - Organisation. Due to the Indian Mutiny (1857-58), the Army was extremely overstretched, to such an extent that Canadian volunteers raised a regiment for the British Army for serve in India, titled the 100th (or Prince of Wales's Royal Canadians) Regiment of Foot; it did not, however, see service there. In the aftermath of the Mutiny, control of India was transferred from the East India Company to the Crown. The so-called 'European' regiments of the East India Company were transferred ...

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History of the British Army, History of the British Army - Origins 1661-1774, History of the British Army - American Revolution Napoleonic Wars and the Long Peace 1774-1854, History of the British Army - Crimea Mutiny Colonial Wars & the Cardwell-Childers reforms 1854-1914, History of the British Army - Organisation, History of the British Army - Operations, History of the British Army - The Great War 1914-18, History of the British Army - Organisation, History of the British Army - Equipment, History of the British Army - Operations, History of the British Army - Inter-War Period 1919-1939, History of the British Army - World War II 1939-1945, History of the British Army - Organisation, History of the British Army - Operations, History of the British Army - End of Empire and Cold War 1945-1990, History of the British Army - Organisation, History of the British Army - Operations, History of the British Army - Age of Mobility 1990-present, History of the British Army - Organisation, History of the British Army - Operations, History of the British Army - Terminology, History of the British Army - Official rifle of the Army 1722-2005

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