The British Empire began in the late 1500s under Queen ... India also had a strong army, which Britain was able to use. The Indian Army fought alongside British troops in several conflicts.

Sutton Hoo burials may have been British soldiers who fought in Byzantine army - For years, it was believed that royals could have been buried at the famous site - but a leading academic has another t ...

Thus, the army ensured both “bread and circuses”. At its zenith, the empire stretched from Scotland ... the most powerful exhibitions at the British Museum I can remember.

Deputy Commandant of The Black Watch Battalion recognised for exceptional dedication and contributions to the Army Cadet ...

After the battle of 22-23 January 1879, 11 men received the Victoria Cross, the British Empire's highest award ... disasters ever suffered by a British army, when a Zulu surprise attack massacred ...