BRITISH BARMY.THE British Army The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces. It came into being with unification of the governments and armed forces of England and Scotland into the United Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707. has been left red-faced red-faced adj. Embarrassed: "They were caught red-handed, and now they are red-faced" Margaret Thatcher. Adj. 1. after a recruiting campaign attracted just 18 squaddies from the Republic, it was disclosed dis·close tr.v. dis·closed, dis·clos·ing, dis·clos·es 1. To expose to view, as by removing a cover; uncover. 2. To make known (something heretofore kept secret). yesterday. Out of the total UK forces, just 230 soldiers This is a list of noted soldiers, organized for the country with which they are usually associated. Lists according to nationality British Army officers are hoping the peace process will boost the number of applicants from the South. Previously, the chance of being posted in the North was believed to have deterred potential recruits. |
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