What is the British Army?
Q: What is the British Army?
A: The British Army is the army of the British Armed Forces, the military of the United Kingdom.
Q: When did it come into being?
A: The British Army came into being with unification of the kingdoms of England and Scotland into the United Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707.
Q: Who administered it before 1963?
A: Before 1963, it was managed by the War Office from London.
Q: What was Oliver Cromwell's involvement with the English Army?
A: Under Oliver Cromwell, the English Army was active in the conquest and settlement of Ireland since 1650s.
Q: How did Britain become one of leading military and economic powers during this time period?
A: From roughly 1763 and Seven Years' War onward, Britain became one of leading military and economic powers due to its expansion through colonies, protectorates, and Dominions throughout Americas, Africa, Asia and Australasia.
Q: What role did British army play in colonisation?
A: The British army played important roles in colonisation during this time period.
Q: How did they finally defeat Napoleon at Waterloo?
A:The British Army finally came to defeat Napoleon at one of Britain's greatest military victories at battle Waterloo.
