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The British Army is the principal land warfare force of the United Kingdom. The force was initially administered by the War Office from London, which in 1964 was subsumed into the Ministry of Defence. The professional head of the British Army is the Chief of the General Staff.
The full-time element of the British Army is referred to as the Regular Army and has been since the creation of the reservist Territorial Force in 1908. All members of the British Army swear (or affirm) allegiance to the monarch as commander-in-chief. However, the Bill of Rights of 1689 requires Parliamentary consent for The Crown to maintain a standing army in peacetime. Parliament approves the continued existence of the Army by passing an Armed Forces Act at least once every five years.
Throughout its history, the British Army has seen action in a number of major wars involving the world's great powers, including the Seven Years' War, the Napoleonic Wars, the Crimean War, the First World War and Second World War. Repeatedly emerging victorious from these decisive wars allowed Britain to influence world events with its policies and establish itself as one of the world's leading military and economic powers. Since the end of the Cold war, the British Army has been deployed to many conflict zones, often as part of an expeditionary force or a United Nations peacekeeping operation. Additionally, the British Army maintains several permanent overseas postings.
The Russian army can outgun British troops on the battlefield, according to a leaked report. The analysis, seen by The Times, by the British Army warfare branch warns that Russian weapons, including rocket launchers and air defence systems, are more powerful than British equivalents giving President Putin’s state a “significant capability edge”. For more, visit http://frces.tv/V9pW5y. Subscribe to Forces TV HERE http://bit.ly/1OraazC Check out our website: http://forces.tv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForcesTV Twitter: https://twitter.com/Forces_TV
'It's about as big as it gets'. That's the verdict of an American Commander on 'Exercise Rattlesnake' in Louisiana. They are hosting the 3rd Battalion The Rifles (3 RIFLES) who have flown 4,500 miles from Edinburgh to embed with US forces. The action has been taking place at Fort Polk, one of the top urban training environments in the world. Training in an urban environment in the UK involves using blank ammunition to protect soldiers when they are clearing the rooms. In Louisiana, the training buildings use a special type of absorbent ballistic concrete meaning you can use live rounds with a minimum chance of ricochet. In the first of three exclusive reports on the exercise, Ali Gibson takes us straight into the action. Subscribe to Forces TV HERE http://bit.ly/1OraazC Check ou...
Highlights from Saber Strike 16 features British Infantry Troops conducting a live-fire ground assault with U.S. close-air, artillery, and tank support. The exercise includes 13 participating nations and takes place May 27-June 22. Filmed at Adazu Military Base, Rix, Latvia on June 12-14, 2016. Film Credits: Cpl Immanuel Johnson, Cpl Kelly Street, Cpl Stephanie Cervantes
US air support and British troops killing the taliban scum
VOLUME UP! I get the feeling alot of people arent watching with sound and hearing the sadistic soldier behind the camera. Edit 3/14/06: Interesting how this video is getting such a response. Yet Im still surprised how many people support these soldiers actions. There seem to be alot of people out there that think "Terrorism" is a country, like Bush and his "War on Terror". People protesting US occupation does not make them terrorists, so to say that its ok for these people to get beat is ridiculous. They protest this war in Iraq, because since US occupation began, the death toll of INNOCENT Iraqis killed in car bombs aimed at the US Soldiers, and US Airstrikes aimed at terrorists has risen into the hundreds of thousands. These arent all terrorists, these are people caught in the crossfi...
Britain has joined with other NATO countries to provide extra security for Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania - all in response to the crisis in Ukraine. The Baltic states, all close to Russia, have no fighter-aircraft and have for years been dependent on the alliance for protection. Four RAF Typhoon fighters are part of a NATO force of 20 jets now guarding the Baltics. A total of 100 British troops arrived in Estonia for a training exercise with that country's defence forces, along with the Defence Secretary Philip Hammond. Jonathan Beale travelled with them. BBC News video
On the frontline with British troops in Afghanistan Subscribe to the Guardian HERE: http://bitly.com/UvkFpD As Afghanistan prepares for an election, award-winning photographer Sean Smith, stationed with British troops during Operation Panther's Claw, finds many soldiers becoming frustrated at the inexperience and lack of discipline of the Afghan National Army
1. Two shots wreckage of planes at Bagram airport 2. Armed British Marines walking across tarmac 3. Wide shot of hangar and tarmac 4. Member of security force putting star on top of makeshift Christmas tree 5. Member of US force talking member of British Marines 6. British and US troops mingling 7. SOUNDBITE: (English) Major Vic Harris, Bagram Public Affairs Office (from Yellow Springs, US State of Ohio) "The thing that's missing most for me is my family. I'd certainly like to have my family here so I could celebrate Christmas with them or be back there with them, but I think that most soldiers would say they miss their family the most." 8. Unloading of supplies on jeep 9. SOUNDBITE: (English) Roy Dove, British Marine, Medical Assistant "I'm missing my baby daughter who's 21 wee...
A crew of British military men were each given LSD-25 (Acid) while on the field. Here is what happened:
Cyprus - basking in the hot Mediterranean sun. For most its an idyllic holiday setting, but under the old world charm lies hostility. For years there had always been tensions between the Greek and Turkish Cypriots, and when this flared into fighting in 1963, a large force on UN troops were called in to assist the British forces already there. We join the combined force for a look at their vital peacekeeping role. You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/b15062a3a80e4f0b9a599dc1f227ec44 Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork
Read your free e-book: http://installapp.us/mebk/50/en/B008BLQNR4/book At the beginning of the Second World War the Nazi hierarchy had, at an early stage, fully recognized the importance of controlling the depiction of military conflict in order to ensure the continued morale of their combat troops by providing a bridge between the soldiers and their families. Promoting the use of photographic record also allowed the Nazis to exercise control over negative depictions of the war.in contrast, the British military and political decision makers were reluctant to embrace any potential propaganda benefits of film and photographic material in the build up to and the early months of the Second World War. Military commanders in the field were conscious that their tactical blunders could be recorded...
Prime Minister talking about protecting British troops from lawsuits and post-Brexit trade.
British Troops engage in a firefight with the Taliban well a news reporter reports what is going on. These guys were smart to take cover underneath a heavily armed vehicle. Britain's military has admitted involvement in an airstrike in eastern Syria which reportedly killed over 60 Syrian Army troops. Subsequent reports suggest a . Two British NATO soldiers have been shot dead in the Helmand province Afghanistan by a man wearing a local police uniform, according to the International . Maymona, South of Baghdad, July 30, 2006 1. Young men standing by portrait 2. Sign reading ''al-Maymona post and Telecommunication Directorate, Ministry .
British troops are to be made exempt from European human rights laws in future conflicts under a new plan to protect soldiers from being sued or face jail time. The government announced the policy change saying that the European convention on human rights (ECHR) was being misused and judgements went beyond their remit. "Much of the litigation we face comes from the extension of the European Convention on Human Rights to the battlefield. That has been damaging our troops, undermining military o… READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2016/10/04/uk-plans-to-exempt-soliders-from-european-convention-on-human-rights What are the top stories today? Click to watch: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSyY1udCyYqBeDOz400FlseNGNqReKkFd euronews: the most watched news channel in Europe Subscribe...
Theresa May Outlaws Claims Against British Troops Theresa May Outlaws Claims Against British Troops Thank for watching! Don't forget subscribe this channel to watch more video. Read more: http://www.independent.mk/articles/37131/Theresa+May+Outlaws+Claims+Against+British+Troops
British troops to be exempt from human rights laws in combat Prime Minister Theresa May and Chancellor Philip Hammond take a tour of the Arena Central site in Birmingham which will be home to HSBC UK Thank for watching! Don't forget subscribe this channel to watch more video. Read more: http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/british-troops-exempt-human-rights-11975863
Can May stop legal action against troops? Theresa May says she wants a fairer Britain Can May stop legal action against troops? Baha Mousa and his family Thank for watching! Don't forget subscribe this channel to watch more video. Read more: http://news.sky.com/story/can-may-stop-vexatious-legal-claims-against-british-troops-10604994
Theresa May to unveil plans that will offer bigger protection for British troops British troops / Theresa May Theresa May to unveil plans that will offer bigger protection for British troops UK troops return home Theresa May to unveil plans that will offer bigger protection for British troops Sir Michael Fallon Thank for watching! Don't forget subscribe this channel to watch more video. Read more: http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/717246/-
We've been taking a look at Korea-UK relations all this week as Arirang TV launched on British satellite services on Tuesday. One of the closest links between the countries is the Korean War. After the U.S., Britain sent the second largest number of allied troops to help the South during the war,... but unfortunately the Korean War is not that commonly known in the UK. Our Kwon Jang-ho,... who is in London,... had the chance to meet with some of the British heroes that came to South Korea's aid at its time of greatest need. Let's take a look. The UK provided the second largest number of troops to the United Nations forces during the Koren War, sending over 80-thousand soldiers. But it was also the ally with the second highest - death toll at 1,106. And yet in Britain, that conflict is oft...
Today's UK Column News with Brian Gerrish & Alex Thomson, including: START Chaos unfolding… Spin & EU Lies : une letter dans Français 04:25 “In my years at GCHQ of course…” various European Mindsets 05:34 Hinkley & Chinese investments in the British Nuclear infrastructure 06:52 Fellow-Travellers|Kissinger|Communism in China|& North Korea 09:28 “1979 : Military And Nuclear Collaboration With Israel” Document 11:32 Theresa May : “Je Suis Juif…” along with the infamous Eric Pickles 12:03 Israel & wild ‘Pledges of Allegiance’ taken by foreign Heads of State 13:59 British Special Forces are operating inside Syria, the BBC reports… 16:34 These forces “Do not need Parliamentary approval to be deployed.” 18:11 …here the BBC demonstrates its remarkable Constitutional Illiteracy 19:23 The SAS & SBS...
An uncredited Anthony Asquith is one of the directors of this WWII film (a joint UK/US production) which aims to explain British culture and character to the newly arrived American soldier. Starting with the ubiquitous pub visit, the film breezes through geography lessons, food and entertainment on the Home Front. Remarkably the film is not a patronising propaganda piece like so many other similar productions - other than the rather clumsy section on race. This success is down to the genial presence of Burgess 'The Penguin' Meredith as our guide, who always knows when to offer a supporting look or comment to camera. Whilst the British may come across as a little staid, the film explains that after four years of war, "we are not quiet, just weary". Directed by Burgess Meredith & Anthony...
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Jim Davidson Stand Up Comedy On The Offensive Live With The UK Troops 2014 watch more: https://youtu.be/3Q2fHGcFo04 https://youtu.be/smGbKgZEkjg
Members of the 466th Air Expeditionary Squadron, Operating Location Delta, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team 6 ambedded with the British Army Brigade Reconaissance Force (BRF), embark on a mission to recover and destroy lethal aid weapon caches hidden by insurgents in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan. The team encounters opposition several times during the mission.
In Belgium's Flanders Fields a team of archaeologists are conducting an historic dig. They are uncovering two World War One trenches -- one Allied, one German. This is where trench warfare began, flourished and died in just four short years. Soon, these historic trenches will be paved over by highways and housing developments. But before the bulldozers arrive, a team of archaeologists have just ten days to find and save the weapons, tools and bones. Digging up the Trenches is a two-hour special that reveals each stage of trench warfare by focusing on the remarkable finds made by this unique excavation. As each rifle and artifact is unearthed, dramatic re-enactments show how these tools and weapons were used by soldiers 90 years ago. We see how men fired sniper rifles, reeled from artiller...
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We follow new recruits to the British Army from the day they join up to the day they pass out. Through drill, physical training, exercises and inspections - we see what modern army training is all about. It’s a tough fourteen weeks, and not everyone will make it. Subscribe to our channel: http://goo.gl/FHXbqA Much more at http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsbeat Twitter: https://twitter.com/bbcnewsbeat Instagram: https://instagram.com/bbcnewsbeat
A quarter of a million boy soldiers, some as young as 14, enlisted in World War One by lying about their age. Around 120,000 of them were killed or injured. One 17-year-old was shot for desertion. The government and military -- desperate to boost recruitment -- turned a blind eye to the thousands of child soldiers sent to the trenches.
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