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  British Army - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The British Army did not exist as a single, distinct entity before the Act of Union of 1707 which united England and Scotland, but its origins date back to the aftermath of the English Civil War.
Cromwell's companies did not yet assume the unique names that came later to be associated with British Army Regiments, instead they would name their companies after psalms or biblical phrases, or were often identified with the gentleman (typically with the rank of Colonel) who had raised the company, eg Monck's Regiment of Foot.
British forces were part of the spearhead group that initiated actions in Afghanistan that was implemented in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001.
encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /british_army.htm   (1856 words)

  
 New Army - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Further expanded to 7,000, this New army became the most formidable of the three army groups stationed near Beijing and proven effective against the Boxers in Shandong province.
The New Army of Yuan was renamed to Beiyang Army on June 25, 1902 after Yuan was officially promoted to the "Minister of Beiyang".
Yuan tightly gripped the command of army since its establishment by installing officials only loyal to him; however after his death in 1916, the army groups were quickly fragmented into four major forces of combatting warlords, respective to the locations of garrisons.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/New_Army   (381 words)

  
 The New Zealand Wars   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
And, on the question of 'civil wars', some historians have recently suggested that the New Zealand Wars were really civil wars fought between a number of Maori tribes, with settlers and the Crown almost relegated to the role of bystanders.
And, it was the British Army that 'won' the wars for the Crown, without the help of Maori.
The British Army was sent into the area to ‘repress the Maori ’ which it did with some ruthlessness, especially under the later command of Major General Trevor Chute.
www.newzealandwars.co.nz   (1664 words)

  
 British soldiers given proper burial in Chalmette - By BUDDY STALL
At the famous Battle of New Orleans, overconfident British troops, knowing they could not possibly be defeated by the ragtag army in front of them, went into battle in their first-class brilliant red uniforms.
While the British were fully exposed, the American troops were protected safely behind a hastily, yet sturdily, built rampart.
General Packenham, commander of the British forces, saw for the first time in his illustrious career his troops retreating in the face of the enemy.
clarionherald.org /20020104/stall.htm   (574 words)

  
 New Statesman
British consumers have a serious dose of borrowing sickness and, as Liam Halligan warns, it may be fatal to the economy
New official figures show individual insolvencies up 37 per cent on 2004, and twice as common as when Labour took office.
As that realisation sinks in, British consumers - up to their necks in debt - are opting to consume much less.
www.newstatesman.co.uk /nscoverstory.htm   (1690 words)

  
 CAPTAIN JOHN OUTWATER - PART II   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The nearest and richest source of food and firewood necessary to maintain a large army in New York was across the Hudson in Bergen County.
The British had come up the Hackensack River with a Gun Boat, had plundered the inhabitants and carried off about twenty head of cattle---the cattle was retaken, the British had a loss of seven men killed and one prisoner.
One blockhouse, built on Brower's Hill, an area near New Bridge (River Edge), north of Hackensack, was unsuccessfully attacked in 1778 by Outwater's militia operating under the command of General Wayne's army.
www.users.interport.net /m/f/mfaber/cptjnou2.htm   (4072 words)

  
 The British Army - Bibliography
For the student of the British army in the American Revolution, the chief value of the Admiralty Papers lies in the data which they contain regarding the transportation and convoying of troops and supplies from England to America.
Hadden was an officer of the artillery in Burgoyne's army in 1777.
The main emphasis of this well-known work is laid upon the history of the British army during the middle ages and the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
www.americanrevolution.org /britisharmy8.html   (5029 words)

  
 The Detroit Historical Museum
The British built a new fort several years later and named it Lernoult, which they occupied until 1796 when the United stated took over Detroit and renamed the battlement Fort Shelby.
The new Fort was recomissioned as an infantry garrison, but did not see any troops until the Civil War when the first Michigan soldiers reported for duty.
Among its other duties over the course of its 125-year use as an Army base, it served as an infantry training station, housed the Chaplin school for a few years, and was the primary procurement location for the vehicles and weapons manufactured in Detroit during World Wars I and II.
www.detroithistorical.org /aboutus/fortwayne.asp   (414 words)

  
 The Battle of New Orleans
General Jackson's plans for defense of the city were thwarted by the British capture of five American gunboats in Lake Borgne in the first battle near New Orleans in December 1814.
Although United States and British commissioners met in Ghent, Belgium, on December 24 to sign a peace treaty to end the War of 1812, the battle raged on around New Orleans.
This epaulette and the coat is a reproduction of the one worn by Lieutenant Philogene Favrot of the 44th United States Infantry Regiment in the Battle of New Orleans.
lsm.crt.state.la.us /cabildo/cab6.htm   (1427 words)

  
 Flers-Courcelette
Famous British regiments are lying in the open to-night holding their position with the greatest heroism.
There are evidences that the unexpected British offensive disorganised the plans of the German higher command for an important counter-attack to recover the ground lost since July 1.
The entire army nevertheless is talking about them, and you might imagine that yesterday's operation was altogether a battle of armed chauffeurs if you listened to the stories of some of the spectators.
www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk /FWWflers.htm   (1597 words)

  
 Army Home Page
Call 01276 417000 or e-mail your name and address to the Army Presentation Team at apt.mod@btinternet.com with the particular event you are interested in attending.
The British Army is a force for good, carrying out essential work both in the UK and overseas.
Whether it's protecting the UK's security or fighting a war, keeping the peace in the world's hotspots or delivering humanitarian aid, our Army is respected worldwide for its ability to fulfil a role that no other organisation is trained or equipped to do.
www.army.mod.uk   (446 words)

  
 Wiccopee Pass
The British army occupied New York City for most of the Revolutionary War, starting with the British General William Howe's successful invasion of Manhattan in 1776 and ending with the British evacuation in 1783.
At any time during those seven years, the British might have won the war by the simple device of turning out out of the homes in which they were quartered, falling into formation on Old Broadway and marching north.
British command of the river would have divided America's northern and southern colonies, given confidence to Britain's Indian allies, and provided Britain with the only means by which their army in the north might communicate with the British army in the south.
www.fishkillridge.org /history/wiccopeepass.htm   (285 words)

  
 British 30th Division - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The British 30th Division was a New Army division that was originally made up of battalions raised by public subscription or private patronage.
The division was taken over by the British War Office in August 1915 and moved to France in December.
The British Army in the Great War: The 30th Division
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/British_30th_Division   (452 words)

  
 British defence minister makes surprise trip to Iraq   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
British Defence Secretary Geoffrey Hoon made a surprise visit on Monday to the southern Iraqi city of Basra where most of Britain's troops in the country are based.
At a news conference, Hoon indicated he had come to establish a new British strategy in the southern Iraq region.
Earlier on Monday, two British soldiers were slightly wounded in a mortar attack on a military base outside of Basra which they share with New Zealand soldiers, a defence official in Auckland said.
www.spacewar.com /2004/040614135612.tcac8fy9.html   (365 words)

  
 Books for the Military Professional
World War II The mission of the United States Army is to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America.
The Army does this by deterring war and, when deterrence fails, by achieving quick, decisive victory--on and off the battlefield--anywhere in the world and under virtually any conditions as part of a joint team.
The Army must be organized, trained, and equipped to carry out operations all along the spectrum of missions, from conventional large-scale combat operations to operations other than war.
www.cgsc.army.mil /carl/resources/csi/books/books.asp   (3953 words)

  
 Operations: New England Theater
"New Haven Defenses in the Revolution and in the War of 1812." Connecticut Quarterly, 4 (July-September 1898), pp.
Late News of the Excursions and Ravages of the King's Troops on the nineteenth of April 1775 as set forth in the Narrative of Lt. William Sutherland of His Majesty's 38th Regiment of Foot and of Richard Pope of the 47th Regiment.
Townshend, Charles H. The British Invasion of New Haven, Connecticut, Together with Some Account of Their Landing and Burning of the Towns of Fairfield and Norwalk, July 1779.
www.army.mil /cmh-pg/reference/revbib/neo.htm   (2294 words)

  
 News headlines on UK Military
A roadside bomb exploded near a British military convoy north of Basra, wounding at least one...
British military equipment was used in the massacre of hundreds of protesters in Uzbekistan, it was
A BRITISH Army commander decorated for his actions in Iraq is under investigation for "war crimes".
www.news4sites.com /headlines.php?id=2625   (301 words)

  
 Open Directory - Arts: Music: Bands and Artists: A   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Ant - News, gigs, discography and lyrics for the London artist and drummer for the band Hefner.
Army of One - Audio samples, photos, and gig dates of Norwich based emo punk rock band.
Audain, Yvetta - Versatile musician/composer/performer/tutor born and resident in New Zealand.
www.dmoz.com /Arts/Music/Bands_and_Artists/A   (5767 words)

  
 Sinn Féin: Martin - Forkhill Residents Complain about New British Army Mast
Newry and Mourne District Council Deputy Mayor, Elena Martin said there is mounting anger within the community at the size and scale of a huge new pylon recently erected in Forkhill British Army Barracks.
There is mounting anger within the community at the size and scale of this new pylon in Forkhill Barracks.
"People are naturally losing faith and patience with empty British army promises to implement a rolling programme of demilitarisation in south Armagh.
sinnfein.ie /news/detail/671   (335 words)

  
 The Salvation Army British Columbia Division
The Salvation Army Rotary Hospice House, owned and operated by the Salvation Army, is a 10-bed, home-like facility, providing quality end-of-life care to residents of Richmond and Vancouver.
The Salvation Army is prepared to serve 400,000 hot meals per day to residents and first responders in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
As Remembrance Day moves closer, The Salvation Army salutes all those that made the ultimate sacrifice for us and generations to come.
www1.salvationarmy.org /can/www_can_bc.nsf   (340 words)

  
 RevolutionaryLeft.com -> British army faces new claims over Iraq brutality
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The army faces a fresh series of serious allegations of abuse against its forces in Iraq, The Observer has learnt.
The Ministry of Defence confirmed last night that army prosecution lawyers have completed investigations into nine separate incidents involving British soldiers serving in Iraq and are now actively considering bringing charges on the back of their inquiries.
www.revolutionaryleft.com /index.php?showtopic=32674   (547 words)

  
 Irish Republican Army on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
In response the British parliament passed the Prevention of Terrorism Act, outlawing the IRA in Britain.
Its legal political arm (Sinn Féin) began participating in talks with Britain in 1995, but the party was barred from the mid-1996 negotiations because of renewed terrorist bombings by the IRA.
Britain suspended the new government in 2000 and again in 2001 over the IRA's refusal to agree to disarm, but in Oct., 2001, the IRA began disarming, albeit in secret.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/I/IrishR1ep.asp   (882 words)

  
 British DPM Camo
Like many of the Commonwealth countries, New Zealand has adopted the British DPM Camouflage pattern for use by the Military.
This knee length parka is in size Medium (US 38-40) and features a zipper front with a button storm flap, cape and hood, two button close breast pockets, and a tab closure at the throat.
Brand New British Army style Bush Hat in Proper DPM Camouflage pattern.
newworldoutdoors.com /page4.html   (292 words)

  
 1st New York Regiment, Continental Line
New York Provincial Congress authorizes the raising of four infantry regiments.
Continental Army in New York City assembled for the reading of the Declaration of Independence.
In response to a perceived threat of British invasion from Canada, the 1st NY Regt.
www.geocities.com /Heartland/Orchard/2012   (952 words)

  
 UKAN Forums - New British Army Boots size 5m   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
I have for sale a pair of British Army Assualt Boots (size 5 medium) which i bought for my partner as a chrimbo present.
They are brand new and have only been worn for 10 minutes.
Were ordered especially cost me £55 and as anyone who has been after small british army asssualt boots knows they are rare as rocking horse s@@t.
forums.ukairsoft.net /showthread.php?threadid=67091   (217 words)

  
 NJ Department of State   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
It was at Nassau Hall, Princeton University, from June to November 1783, that the Continental Congress convened, and in New Jersey that General George Washington delivered his farewell orders to the Continental Army.
The year 2001 marks the 225th anniversary of the fall of Fort Lee and the retreat of General Washington and the Continental Army across the state and of General Washington and his troops crossing the Delaware and defeating the Hessians in Trenton, followed by the Battle of Princeton in January 2002.
The Commission was created to work with local and county government and with historical, civic, veterans, and other organizations throughout New Jersey to properly highlight the state's heritage and its contributions to the cause of American liberty.
www.state.nj.us /state/225commission   (289 words)

  
 NEW British Army S10 Gas Mask, Survival Equipment, Camping and Camo
The Respirator NBC S10 was designed and developed for the British MoD.
In service with the British Armed Forces and numerous other military, paramilitary and police forces worldwide.
British Army S10 Gas Mask (CC-S10-N) £149.99 Inc. VAT
www.campingandcamo.co.uk /ishop/975/shopscr669.html   (249 words)

  
 The British Army
E. The author wishes to express gratitude to the authorities of the Yale University Library and the British Museum for giving him access to a mass of printed material relative to the subject of this volume, which in its original form was presented as a doctoral dissertation at Yale University.
Hubert Hall, who facilitated the author's examination of the rich collection of manuscript papers relative to the British army in the Public Record Office, London.
Proportion of Waggons and other Necessaries, for such British Regiments as are destined to act on the Coast of the Atlantick the ensuing Campaign.
americanrevolution.org /britisharmy.html   (525 words)

  
 British Army adopts new mine-protected vehicle - Jane's Land Forces   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
British Army adopts new mine-protected vehicle - Jane's Land Forces
The UK Defence Procurement Agency has signed a £2.5 million (US$3.5m) contract eight ‘Tempest’ mine protected vehicles (MPVs) to the British Army for an urgent operational requirement.
The time from contract award to delivery of the first vehicle will be no more than six months, the first due for delivery to the Balkans in June 2002.
www.janes.com /defence/land_forces/news/idr/idr020304_1_n.shtml   (203 words)

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