The British Army in 1913: Readying the Rapier
In 1913, the British Army was a professional force structured into regular troops organized into infantry, cavalry, artillery, and support arms. A significant portion of the regular army was stationed overseas in garrisons throughout the British Empire. The army was preparing for potential conflict, with exercises like the Army Manoeuvres of 1913 simulating potential scenarios.
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