What are some amazing facts about the British Army?

From the Spanish Armada to the armies of Napoleon and the Nazi Luftwaffe, the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines serve the crown and protect the realm. Today, the military works to stop terrorist threats abroad so they cannot cause destruction at home. read more

Below here you’ll find some interesting tidbits about the British Army, British Navy, Royal Air Force, and Royal Marines. Get Out of Gulag Free During World War II, many POW escapes from Nazi prison camps were the result of playing Monopoly. read more

Harder to prove is whether the inhabitants were helping men to desert, or causing them to do so – some of the deserters managed to returned to the army years later (including Thomas Watson) and claimed to have been kidnapped, while others who settled in America clearly deserted of their own accord. read more

10 Random and Interesting Facts about the British Armed Forces October 21, 2014 By John Rabon For centuries, the British military has existed to defend the kingdom from threats. read more