| LEADERS | |
| PAGE | |
| Field-Marshal Viscount Wolseley, K.P., G.C.B., G.C.M.G., etc. | Frontispiece |
| The Duke of Marlborough (from an old print) | 73 |
| The Duke of Wellington | 209 |
| ARMOUR | |
| Norman (from the Bayeux Tapestry) | 10 |
| Plate Armour, circa 1500 | 23 |
| Plate Armour at Barnet, 1471 | 29 |
| Half Armour, 1640 | 35 |
| UNIFORMS | |
| Private Soldier, 14th Regiment, 1712 | 72 |
| Private Soldier, 24th Regiment, 1751 | 104 |
| Private Soldier, 14th Regiment, 1792 | 126 |
| Private Soldier, 20th Regiment, 1812 | 200 |
| Private Soldier, 24th Regiment, 1840 | 239 |
| Officer, Light Company, 20th Regiment, 1853 | 260 |
| Private Soldier, 14th Regiment, 1864 | 322 |
| Private Soldier, 24th Regiment, 1879 | 370 |
| BATTLES | |
| The Lines of Battle at Barnet, 1471 | 32 |
| The Lines of Battle at Naseby, 1645 | 43 |
| The Lines of Battle at Blenheim, 1704 | 77 |
| The Lines of Battle at Waterloo, 1815 | 228 |
| The Lines of Battle at Tel el Kebir, 1882 | 383 |
| GENERAL MAPS | |
| England and Wales | 5 |
| Hastings | 7 |
| Quebec | 111 |
| Spanish Peninsula | 173 |
| Salamanca | 198 |
| Belgium and Waterloo | 208 |
| Crimea | 250 |
| India | 266 |
| ARMS | |
| Muskets, etc. | 125 |
| Field Artillery | 38 |
| Spears and Swords | 231 |
About This Book
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.