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The British Army has shrunk to its smallest size since the Napoleonic wars
The British Army has shrunk to its lowest level since the early 1800s. Years of relentless budget cutbacks have left it with just 73,000 active-duty soldiers.That's a far cry from the Chinese army ...
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Army shrinks below 73,000 troops for first time since Napoleonic era
The number British Army troops has fallen below 73,000 for the first time since the Napoleonic era. Official government figures show there are now just 72,510 full-time, trained soldiers ready for ...
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Brigade Napoleon returns to Old Bedford Village
The Brigade Napoleon is returning to Old Bedford Village this weekend. French, British, Scottish, and Prussian military units ...
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The British Army has shrunk to its smallest size since the Napoleonic wars
The British Army's size may cripple its ability to support NATO or ... In 1812, when it fought Napoleon and burned down Washington, DC, it had 246,000 ... difficulties in recruiting ...