The Evolution of the British Army through History

The British Army is struggling to fill its ranks, and the numbers are stark. New Ministry of Defence data shows that the number of recruits completing training has plummeted by nearly 40% since before the pandemic, painting a worrying picture of a force facing one of its toughest manpower challenges in years. Figures published on 10 November reveal that total intake across all Army training establishments dropped from 8,956 recruits in 2019/20 to just 5,560 in 2022/23, a 38% fall. Even more trou

72K views · 5.5K reactions | Bula Vinaka! Yesterday was Fiji Day, which marks the anniversary of Fiji's cession to the United Kingdom and gaining its independence in 1970. Soldiers from The Duke Of Lancaster's Regiment joined the celebration with their performance of the Fijian National Anthem. We would like to wish our Fijian soldiers, their families and the wider Fijian community a happy Fiji Day. We are delighted and proud to have you serving in our ranks. | British Army | Facebook