A History of the British Army, Vol. 1 First Part—to the Close of the Seven Years' War

"A History of the British Army, Vol. 1" by J. W. Fortescue is a historical exploration that examines the founding and advancement of the British Army up to the end of the Seven Years' War. The central idea revolves around following the path of British military troops, diving into important battles, structures within the organization, and the changing techniques that came to define the Army. At the start, the book sets the scene by suggesting that the Army's starting point goes back further than many think, reaching back to the military setup during the English Civil War. The author shows how English military ways grew out of older systems, calling attention to important battles that molded military strategies and solidifying the union within English fighting forces. Fortescue underlines the important spot of trained officers, the move from local groups to a full-time army, and the complicated job of looking after military money and leadership, paving the way for a comprehensive history that takes a good look at both sides of the coin which are military and political aspects of the Army's past.