Sir John William Fortescue's 'A History of the British Army' is a comprehensive and authoritative account of England's military heritage. Beginning in the Middle Ages and continuing through to the modern era, Fortescue details the key figures, battles, and events that shaped the development of the British military and its role in global affairs. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in history, military strategy, or the legacy of Great Britain. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.