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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.
500 Questions
Why did the british army move to Yorktown?
they had no time for the patriots and decided if the guerrilla fighters would help he continental army then they had nothing else to do then fight to the death in Yorktown
-Ann Barring New York history specialist
Who was the leader of the british army in the battle of the somme?
{| ! ! ! ! | Combatants and casualties sufferred were: Great Britain 360,000+ Canada 24,029 Australia 23,000 New Zealand 7,408 Ireland 25,000 South Africa 3,000+ Newfoundland 2,000+ Total British Empire 419,654 French 204,253 Total Allied 623,907 Germany 465,000 |}
Can you become an officer in the British army if you're colourblind?
No, to be a warfare officer in the Royal Navy you must have CP (colour perception) level 2, which is normal colour vision. There are still careers available in the navy with CP3 and CP4 however.
What is the role and responsibility of the British army?
The same as any other armed forces throughout the world. To serve and protect HRH Queen Elizabeth II, elected officials and the civilians of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the enemies that would do us harm.
What is the group of the british army called?
British troops are usually referred to as squaddies. Many years ago Tommy (Atkins) was the common term.
Pongo (because every where the army goes the pong goes) was a less flattering name, as was "brown jobs", (although these last two were normally used by the other armed services to refer to the army).
What is the highest non-commissioned officer rank in the british army?
Lieutenant General (OF-9)
As Field Marshal is the highest rank, General must be the second highest and Lt-Gen the third.
What was the size of the british army during world war 1?
By the end of World War I almost 1 in 4 of the total male population of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland had joined, over five million men.
Who was in charge of the British Army in the Southern Colonies?
Sir Henry Clinton (1730-1795)
Born: Newfoundland
Death: London
Allegiance: England
Service: British Army
Years of Service: 1751-1793 (42 years for you stupid people)
Rank: General
Wars: Seven Years War, American Revolutionary War
Awards: Knight of the Bath
Other Work: Member of Parliament
How did the British rescue the army at Dunkirk?
The main part of the British Army was retreating from the collapse of the French Army under assault by Germany in the spring of 1940. The Royal Navy had very little amphibious capability at that time, and there was no way that the Navy would be able to lift the Army off of the shore.
In one of those "miracles" that cannot be planned or orchestrated, English fishermen, pleasure boaters, ferry operators, and anybody who had anything that would float sailed from England to the peninsula of Dunkirk on the coast of France, just north of Calais. The boaters and sailors evacuated the vast majority of the British troops and over 120,000 French soldiers, but left behind the majority of their vehicles and artillery. Over 330,000 British and allied troops were evacuated to England.
What are facts about the british army?
Vehicles
LAV III: The LAV III is a leading-edge combat vehicle that transports infantry soldiers while offering defensive protection and offensive firepower. It can be used in all weather conditions and on most types of terrains.
Coyote: The Coyote is a highly mobile light armoured vehicle, loaded with high-tech gear, and used for reconnaissance and surveillance tasks.
G-Wagon: The versatile G-Wagon, part of the Light Utility Vehicle (Wheeled) family, provides tactical transport in the field of command and control, liaison, and reconnaissance. Fitted with protection against small arms, hand grenades and anti-personnel mines.
Armoured Patrol Vehicle: The Armoured Patrol Vehicle provides soldiers on patrol with a high level of protection against bullets and large explosions. It features a remote weapon station permitting the operator to fire the weapon from within the vehicle while remaining protected.
M777 Lightweight 155mm Towed Howitzer: The M777 Lightweight 155mm Towed Howitzer is the most powerful gun of it's kind. It is capable of firing a 155-mm shell with a maximum range of 24.7 km.
Multi Purpose Engineering Vehicle: The multi Purpose Engineering Vehicle is a robust backhoe and front-end loader with a powerful engine and custom designed chassis and suspension. It can run at speeds of 100km/hr and is capable of providing close support digging, fording deep waters and climbing steep slopes.
Mobile Gun System: Once delivered, the Mobile Gun System will be an armoured fighting vehicle complete with a 105-mm gun and automatic firing system. It also offers protection against rocket propelled grenades and mines, providing additional safety for the crew.
"The most important force driving transformation is the changing nature of the very real threats stability throughout the world, to Canada itself and to any army units deployed on missions. What was, in previous years, described as the asymmetric threat - terrorism, suicide bombers, explosive devices, well-armed militias - has now simply become the threat, and, unfortunately, probable".
LGen Marc Caron,
Commander of the Army
What promise did the british army make to African Americans?
Freedom which they got, and sometimes Land which they sometimes didn't. Many were settled in Canada, others in the Caribbean. This took place in both the revolutionary war and the war of 1812.
Who led the british army in the American revolution?
Several different Commander-in-Chiefs led the British Military in America. General Thomas Gage led the British at the beginning during 1775. Then Richard Howe took over with his brother, William Howe, as Admiral of the Navy. Sir Henry Clinton took command in 1778 until 1782 when Sir Guy Carleton commanded for the remainder of the war.
Other notable leaders include John Burgoyne and Charles Cornwallis.
George the Third reigned as King of England throughout the war.
Which was a problem for the British army at the beginning of the American Revolution?
ummm....the cold, the loyalists, and lacking navy, troops, and supplies
(Improved Answer)
The Challenges (disadvantages) that the revolutionist faced is the fact that from the beginning of the war the British had an overwhelming advantage, they had the strongest Navy in the world. They also had, experienced, well trained Soldiers. And the wealth of a worldwide empire. Great Britain also had more than double the population of The United States, at eight-million citizens, compared to 2.5 million.
The Colonists, however suffered serious disadvantages. They lacked a "regular army" and a strong navy. American Soldiers also lacked experience and proper training. The Colonist' supply of Weapons and Ammunition was another problem that has to be dealt with.
The Patriots had another obstacle. Not all the Americans supported the struggle for independence, these were called Loyalists, and would serve as a vast difficulty for the Patriots, and would often stand in the way.
George Washington was commander in chief of the British Army?
George Washington was appointed commander-in-chief of the American revolutionary forces in 1775 by the Continental Congress.
Continental army
Does the british army still wear red coats today?
The term Redcoat described the red uniforms worn by the majority of soldiers of the British Army. From the 17th to the early 20th century, a scarlet coat was a standard part of the uniform for most British soldiers.
Why did the Indian people serve in the British army in World War 1?
During World war One, India was under British rule and part of the British empire. The British were fighting the Germans and the Austria-Hungarians during world war one.
BUT while this was happening the Indians were making ground in India killing off the soldiers left there. After some time time, the Indians won the little fight and got their land back.
Types of weapons used by british army?
Everybody knows that the British used assault rifles and sniper rifles, and so did the rest of the armies in the war. Airplanes, tanks, cannons, artillery, bombs, hand grenades, knives were just some of the items used.
What are five problems the British army faced in the first war?
They fought an offensive war.
They also fought against guerrilla warfare as opposed to conventional.
It took time for them to resupply and replace troops because they had to sail across the ocean.
It is very difficult to define the 'best army' and indeed what is a good one. But the British Army has been proved to have some of the most intense training courses of any army and is considered one of the best armies in the world.
The British Army is generally considered to be the 4th best in the world and yet it consists of only 147,000 soldiers, compared to the US over 500,000 and china over a million. That has to show that the British army has the best trained soldiers in the world and that, soldier for soldier, they are the best in the world.
They are also probably one of the oldest standing armies in the world, and have contributed more than a fair share to the development of modern military tactics.
