The British Army since 2000: : Elite James Tanner Osprey Publishing

The British Army since 2000

Description

From the First Gulf War in Iraq to the ongoing war in Afganistan the British Army has undergone massive changes in everything from mission capabilities to equipment.

Fully illustrated and written by an insider, this engaging book traces the major transformations in British Army doctrine, organization, structures, units, uniforms and equipment, from the end of the Cold War in the 1990s up to today. Since the end of the Cold War in 1991, the British Army has undergone deep and widespread changes, including the creation of new units and capabilities, as well as cuts and amalgamations. It has digested these changes while simultaneously fighting in two major expeditionary wars (one of them ongoing) and in several lesser overseas deployments. While small by superpower standards, it continues to "punch above its weight," and is unquestionably the most experienced (indeed, virtually the only experienced) fighting force in Europe. It remains the only NATO ally which the USA can rely on to contribute significant combat forces for expeditionary campaigns.

Introduction – the Army in the 1990s: overview – deployments in Germany – Northern Ireland – the Balkans – the Gulf
The Army today: doctrine since the end of the Cold War – responses to 'Options for Change' and 'Future Army Structure'
Organisation: Regular and Territorial forces – changes in senior command structure – remaining overseas garrisons – changes to regiments and corps (combat, supporting and services) – the battle group system
The Army at War: the Balkans – African deployments – Iraq – Afghanistan
Uniforms and distinctions: orders of dress – universal service dress – Combat 95 – Multi-Terrain Pattern – regimental and corps distinctions
Weapons and equipment: major items and systems – personal weapons and equipment
Bibliography
Index

Product details

Published	Sep 23 2014
Format	Paperback
Edition	1st
Extent	64
ISBN	9781782005933
Imprint	Osprey Publishing
Illustrations	6 col
Dimensions	248 x 184 mm
Series	Elite
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing

Author

James Tanner

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Illustrator

Peter Dennis

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A Highly Recommended primer on the subject.

Armor Modeling and Preservation Society
This book is a superb snapshot of a fighting force skilled in counterinsurgency, airmobile and armored warfare operations in a myriad of rural and urban environments. The British Army Since 2000 should rank as a vital resource for toy soldier and model figure makers and hobbyists now and in the future.

Toy Soldier & Model Figure
A brief, yet very complete, book on the 21st Century evolution and current status of the organization of the British Army. The author deals with the changing demands on the British Army and it's evolving structure to meet those demands as well as the changes in the traditional British regimental system. This is not a narrative account, but rather it factually traces the changes brought about by the various Ministries of Defense since 2000. If you are looking for a concise yet thorough reference on this subject, this book fills the bill.

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