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The British Army: The History and Legacy of the Army That Helped Establish the World’s Largest Empire
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 11 hrs and 13 mins
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Summary
World domination is a vision most kings, queens, and emperors can only dream of and is a path less visited for good reason. It is one that requires above all, patience, as well as skill, tenacity, and an impenetrable plan of action.
The only one to ever come close to this impossible level of prestige is the legendary British Empire. It was under the reign of King Henry VII of England that this ambitious idea of global expansion was first planted. In March of 1496, the king granted an exploratory charter to John Cabot, who would pilot a successful voyage that resulted in the occupation of an uninhabited island in Newfoundland. Though Cabot's second voyage ended in disaster, the courage and will he displayed during these endeavors inspired English explorers to organize more ventures and take to the seas themselves, as they hoped to see just how far they could push the envelope.
Today, the British Army is one of the most powerful fighting forces in the world. Its highly trained professional soldiers are equipped with the most advanced military technology ever made. Its international interventions, while controversial both at home and abroad, are carried out with incredible professionalism and little loss of life among British servicemen and servicewomen. Naturally, the history and traditions behind this army are also impressive. Britain has not been successfully invaded in centuries. Its soldiers once created and defended a global empire, and during the Second World War, it was one of the leading nations standing against the brutal Axis forces, leading the way in the greatest seaborne invasion in military history.
But it was not always like this. For most of its history, Britain was a patchwork of competing nations. England, the largest of its constituent countries, was often relatively weak as a land power compared with its European neighbors. Moreover, Britain’s armies, like those of the other European powers, were neither professional nor standing armies for hundreds of years.
The British Army: The History and Legacy of the Army That Helped Establish the World’s Largest Empire examines the various battles and events that the army played such crucial roles in over the centuries. You will learn about the British Army like never before.
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- Rosie J
- 22-02-22
Great overview, name / place pronunciation is odd
So much to tell that there's not enough detail. Name and place pronunciation is odd.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-10-22
Quite simply terrible
Dull and very boring. A subject I have a huge interest in quite simply slaughtered.
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- Anonymous User
- 25-06-24
Poor quality. Written by someone with no deep knowledge or understanding of the subject.
Rushed delivery, obvious gaps in the timeline. It’s like it’s written by a sub editor of a cooking magazine in Wyoming rather than a knowledgeable military historian….
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