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British Army

The British Army is part on the landing warfare for the British Military. It came to be in 1707 after the unification of england and Scotland. The British Army is the successor to the English Army.

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Where was the first major defeat of the british army?

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The first major defeat of the British army during the American Revolutionary War was the Battle of Saratoga in 1777. It took place in Saratoga, New York, and ended with a decisive American victory over the British forces. The British army under General John Burgoyne surrendered, marking a turning point in the war and convincing the French to formally ally with the Americans.

When did James Cook join the british army?

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James Cook joined the British army in 1755.

Does the british army use an ak 47?

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No, the British Army does not use the AK-47 as their standard assault rifle. They use the L85A2, a British-designed and manufactured rifle.

What was the name of the British army when they went to France?

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In both World Wars, the name for the army was the British Expeditionary Force.

Neither was initially very successful against the German armies. The force in 1914 was decimated, and the one in 1939-1940 had to be evacuated from Dunkirk.

Is junior commissioned officer in Indian army is gazetted officer?

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Yes, a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) in the Indian Army is considered a gazetted officer.

Gazetted officers are appointed by a government authority and their appointments are published in the official government gazette. JCOs, who hold non-commissioned rank but have been granted a commission by the President of India, are considered as gazetted officers.

How many divisions were there in the British army in 1938?

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In 1938, there were 11 divisions in the British army.

What is Prince Harry's title British Army?

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Prince Harry served in the British Army for over 10 years and held the ceremonial rank of Captain. He completed two tours of duty in Afghanistan, with his final role being an Apache helicopter pilot.

What is the british army policy on soldiers with HIV?

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HM Forces does not yet 'blanket' screen people from the UK for HIV status. The Army has made it a policy of offering voluntary HIV, Hepatitis & syphilis investigation to those commonwealth recuits who are joining from African nations & areas that are know to be endemic with HIV infection. However, this is by no way compulsory. I personally, as an Australian Commonwealth recruit in 2004, was never offered a HIV test. I would agree with the original poster.... HM Forces would benefit in re-thinking this policy in regards to it's recruitment of ALL personnel into the Forces.

Would you be discharged from the british army if diagnosed with crohns disease?

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Because of the nature of Crohns disease it may stay in remission long enough to serve out your hitch but don't count on it. Crohns can flare up anytime and stress is a big factor. Army doctors will have access to the latest meds used to control the symptoms but it is not curable. You will want to know where every latrine is during a flare up and it will disrupt your daily routines at the most inappropriate times.

Check out the link for a US Army Staff Sargent with Crohns.

What role did the British Army play in defeating the French in North America?

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The British army defeated the French. They didn't just play a role, they did it themselves.

Who was in charge of forcing the largest British army to Yorktown?

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Lord Cornwallis (Marquess Charles Cornwallis 1738-1805) had been the British commander of armies throughout the southern colonies from 1779 to 1781.

His surrender to Washington (through subordinates) at Yorktown came on October 19, 1781 and marked the effective end of British efforts to maintain control of the colonies. The Treaty of Paris offically ended the Revolutionary War in 1783.

Why did the british army first use tanks?

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To break thru enemy lines. The only thing stopping the allies was trenches, barbed wire, and machine gun bullets. Tanks were bullet proof, could traverse thru the mud, and could crush barbed wire!

Differences between the british army and the continental army?

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the british army of the American revolution was well trained, led and equipped. however, the troops did not fare well so far from England and home. The American army had little in the way of training , equipment and supplies. but, they did have the will to fight the british oppression of the Americas. Washingtons acquiring of General Von Stueben made a big balls change in the training of American troops. the vanquish of british troops helpped the American army with guns and supplies which were in short supply. so, in some way the british helped supply the American forces..........

and that's all. oh yeah

Why couldn't the British retreat from Yorktown?

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The British cold not retreat from Yorktown because the French fleet blocked the harbor and the American and French troops, surrounded the town.

Who was the leader of the British army during World War 1?

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At the start it was Sir John French & for most of the war it was Douglas Haig.

Who did the British hire from Germany to add to this British army?

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The British hired mercenaries from Germany to help their army.

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What is the highest rank of the british peerage?

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Baron

It should be noted also that:

In Scotland, a Baron is called a Lord of Parliament

There are five categories of British peerage and they have a hierarchy themselves:

1. Peerage of England

2. Peerage of Scotland

3. Peerage of Ireland

4. Peerage of Great Britain

5. Peerage of United Kingdom

Also peerages are ranked based on creation date.

Therefore a Baron of the United Kingdom is a lower grade than a Baron of England, and the lower of two Baronies of the United Kingdom would be the one created most recently.

Hope that edit helps!

TomPC

What is another name for a Non commissioned army officer?

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a CO, or Commissioned Officer

What did the British army have that the French didn't have?

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Discipline, superior soldiers and dashing red uniforms that look really super on the battlefield.

Who was the british army officer the replaced James Abercromby as a supreme commander?

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General James Abercrombie was replaced by General Jeffrey Amherst as Commander In Chief, North America. This occurred after his colossal defeat at the Battle of Fort Ticonderoga.

Why were the zulu defeated by the british army?

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The Zulu came together as a powerful tribe because Shaka encouraged them that they could be greater fighters.