The Story of the British Army

"The Story of the British Army" by Charles Cooper King is a historical narrative from the late 1800s that follows the development of the British Army, from its beginnings in early military groups to more recent times, along with the social and political events that shaped it. The book points out meaningful events and battles that help the reader understand Britain's military background. The story starts by talking about the basic needs of war in early times, showing detailed pictures of fights between tribes and the importance of being organized in battles. It also mentions the growing of different armies in Britain, especially the fights between Britons wearing woad and Roman soldiers, and later, the invasions by Saxons and Danes. The historian underlines how battles transformed from individual fights to well-organized militias, which eventually became the huge armies seen in later periods of history, readying the reader for a more detailed look at the British Army's celebrated history.