Sitaram Pande served with the Bengal Army from 1812 to 1860, taking part in many important campaigns. His memoirs provide a rare and precious glimpse into life in the Indian Army during the 19th century.
During the Second World War, Abram Games produced a series of posters for the Army Bureau of Current Affairs. These aimed to remind soldiers what they were fighting for, while also offering a glimpse of the post-war society to which they could aspire.
This Irish infantry unit was raised in 1689. It continued in British Army service until the 1881 reforms, when it was merged into The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.
This unit was originally raised by the East India Company in 1854, but soon transferred to British Army service. In 1881, it was merged into The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.
This Irish infantry unit was raised in 1793 and recruited in Belfast and County Down. It continued in British Army service until the 1881 reforms, when it became part of The Royal Irish Rifles.
This Irish infantry unit was raised in 1793. It continued in British Army service until the 1881 reforms, when it became part of The Royal Irish Rifles.
This foot guard regiment was formed in 1900. As well as guarding the Royal Family and taking part in the great ceremonial occasions of state, it has served in many of the British Army’s campaigns.
This unit is in charge of the general administration of the British Army and consists of four separate branches. Formed in 1992, it continues the work of various older corps.
Formed in 1681, this cavalry unit was Scotland's senior regiment. Its long and distinguished service with the British Army continued until 1971, when it was merged into The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.
This is Scotland's senior regiment. Formed in 1971, it has served in several campaigns, including the recent conflict in Afghanistan. It currently operates in an armoured reconnaissance role.