Do you know ... any British war leader shot by guerrillas in Cuba on his 21st birthday? The intelligence officer on the tide in World War I in the Middle East after the army initially refused to be so small? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this celebration of UK ground force.

From the heroes, the special forces, the famous campaigns and battles that make up the impressive history of the British army, to the wonderful people who serve in its ranks today, this book is full of ideas of the achievements and continuing importance of the British ground forces. By exploring its land, air support and amphibious capabilities, it also tracks the development of the skills, weapons and equipment that were necessary to maintain the army's readiness and ability to meet the challenges of the times.