But volunteers were not enough. The Military Training Act of 27 April 1939 responded to Hitler's threat of aggression in Europe. All British men aged 20 and 21 who were fit and able were required ...

British Army officers are considering quitting ... approach with how British officers rose quickly in their ranks during WWI and WWII. He said: “There used to be an old adage, ‘train as ...

These threats could see the British Army called into action overseas at any moment. The army boasts a land warfare force of 108,000, with nearly 74,000 full-time recruits keeping a close eye on ...

Montgomery, commonly referred to as "Monty," initially earned distinction during World War II due to his highly ... marshal — the highest rank in the British Army. The war was not all victories ...