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British Army Lineages: Tacitus Historical Atlas

Since early November 2009 however, the more specific aim is to focus on the earlier period of the British Army , from the Restoration until death of Queen Anne in 1714 being the last Stuart monarch. In particular it is the intention to … Continue reading

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The Emperors Blog: Indian Mutiny – British Army

Indian Mutiny – British Army . These are all 25mm Foundry figures. Infantry #1 (24 Infantry) Infantry #2 (24 Infantry) Infantry #3 (24 Infantry) Infantry #4 (24 Infantry) Infantry #5 (24 Infantry) Infantry #6 (24 Infantry) … Continue reading

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The Emperors Blog: Crimean British Army

Crimean British Army . These are all 25mm Foundry figures. Infantry regiment #1 (24 Infantry) Infantry regiment #2 (24 Infantry) Infantry regiment #3 (24 Infantry) Infantry regiment #4 (24 Infantry) Infantry regiment #5 (24 Infantry) … Continue reading

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Helmand Blog – Afghanistan: G'bye mates – it been great knowing you

They were presented with their Operation Herrick medals by General Sir Timothy Granville-Chapman, the Honorary Colonel of 1 RHA and the British Army’s Master Gunner. Continue reading

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Speculative Book Review: INTERVIEW – Michael J. Sullivan

Michael J. Sullivan: His first name is the one that actually has the military history, dating back to ancient Rome. His last name was just something that sounded like a good fit. Continue reading

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Casey and Peanut: Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: More than …

They are extremely intelligent animals that provide many important services that benefit our communities and our country. Also known as “police dogs” or “K-9″, Military Working Dogs have a long history in the United States dating … Continue reading

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MODEL FIGURES FROM FIXED BAYONET: 21st lancers

The 21st Lancers (Empress of India’s) were a cavalry regiment of the British Army , created in 1858 and amalgamated to form the 17th/21st Lancers in 1922. Perhaps its most famous engagement was the Battle of Omdurman, where Winston … Continue reading

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The Wertzone: New Model Army by Adam Roberts

The Scottish Parliament has declared independence only to find the British Army being deployed to keep control of the country. In retaliation Scotland has contracted a New Model Army, Pantegral, to fight on its behalf Continue reading

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Poor Reveler's Almanac: APRIL: Yankee Doodles

The verse above has been attributed to British army surgeon Dr. Richard Schuckburg and may be the earliest rendering of the song. Soon colonial versions of the song cropped up, this one from the early 1770s: There is a man in our town, … Continue reading

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MODEL FIGURES FROM FIXED BAYONET: revolver

As a medical-officer (MO) for the British Army , he certainly would have been issued with a sidearm (service revolver) for the purposes of self-defence. Continue reading

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