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The Story of the British Army

Chapter 2: PREFACE
By Charles Cooper King
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This work chronicles the evolution of the British Army from its early formations to its modern structure. It explores various historical phases, including the army of the people, the nobility, and significant conflicts such as the Civil War and the Peninsular War. The narrative highlights the development of military organization, tactics, and the impact of key figures and battles throughout British history. It also examines the army's role in colonial endeavors and its transformation in response to changing political landscapes. The text is supplemented with maps, illustrations, and appendices detailing regimental histories and notable campaigns.

I have endeavoured in the space at my disposal to show how the British Army has grown up. I have tried merely to tell a “story,” and therefore omitted much that might have been said regarding the noble work the Queen’s Army has done. As regards the opinions advanced, I have always, as far as possible, given the reasons for my views and the authorities which induced me to form them.

I have adhered to the principle of using the old regimental numbers, for the sake of continuity; though, after the date when these were altered, I have, in most cases, added their present territorial titles.

I wish to express my great appreciation of the courtesy of the Colonel and the Officers of the Lancashire Fusiliers (20th), South Wales Borderers (24th), and the Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment (14th), in allowing me to sketch the uniforms of their men from the interesting histories of their respective regiments, and to E. C. Brett, Esq., for permitting me to copy the suits of armour that I have chosen as types from his father’s magnificent volume on Arms and Armour.

Kingsclear, Camberley,
March 1897.