War on the Rocks

The British Army and the Lessons of the Boer War

In January 2024, British Chief of the General Staff Gen. Sir Patrick Sanders warned that British youth were now part of a “pre-war” generation. Pointing to the threat from Russia, he drew a direct ...
Business Insider

The British Army has shrunk to its smallest size since the Napoleonic wars

The British Army is now smaller than those of Romania and Bangladesh. Its size raises questions about the UK's ability to support NATO, confront Russia, or fight a war. "Right now, the British Army ...
Rolling Out

Black history: Zulu defeat modern British army with spears

Throughout history, there have been many battles that have been forgotten. One such battle that the British would like to forget is the Battle of Isandlwana, which took place on Jan. 22, 1879, as part ...
The New York Times

The British Army’s Legacy in Iraq and Afghanistan

A new book looks at the changes the British Army has undergone and roles it has played as an almost volunteer sidekick to the American military in the war on terror ...
The Atlantic

The Moment Britain’s Army Knew It Was Lost

This is a story about the nadir, the end of days. Monday, March 24, 2008, marked five years to the month after the British army arrived in Iraq, preaching to the Americans their apparent expertise in ...