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The British Army is the principal land warfare force of the United Kingdom, a part of British Armed Forces. As of 2018, the British Army comprises just over 81,500 trained regular (full-time) personnel and just over 27,000 trained reserve (part-time) personnel.
  • Formation 

  • British Empire (1700–1914) 

  • World Wars (1914–1945) 

  • Postcolonial era (1945–2000) 

  • Persian Gulf War 

  • Balkan conflicts 

  • The Troubles 

  • War in Afghanistan 

  • Iraq War 

  • Recent military aid 

  • Personnel 

  • Infantry 

  • Armour 

  • Artillery 

  • Protected mobility 

  • Engineers, utility and signals 

  • Aviation 

  • Structure 

  • Field Army 

  • Special Forces 

  • Colonial units 

  • Recruitment 

  • Oath of allegiance 

  • Training 

  • Flags and ensigns 

  • Ranks and insignia 

  • Reserve forces 

  • Uniforms