1837 – 1901

Victorian Era (1837–1901)

The age of Empire: Crimean War, Indian Mutiny, Zulu War, and colonial campaigns across Africa and Asia.

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Understanding British Campaign Medals: A Beginner’s Guide
Collector's GuideNapoleonic Wars (1799–1815)Victorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)Cold War (1945–1990)
Understanding British Campaign Medals: A Beginner’s Guide
A comprehensive introduction to collecting British campaign medals, from the Waterloo Medal to modern operational service awards.
10 Mar 202611 min read
Feature ArticleVictorian Era (1837–1901)
The Zulu War of 1879: Isandlwana, Rorke’s Drift and the Fall of the Zulu Kingdom
The dramatic story of the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 — from the disaster at Isandlwana to the legendary defence of Rorke's Drift and the final defeat of the Zulu Kingdom.
20 Mar 202611 min read
The Victoria Cross: Britain’s Highest Military HonourFeatured
Medal GuideCold War (1945–1990)Modern Era (1990–Present)Victorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)
The Victoria Cross: Britain’s Highest Military Honour
The history of the Victoria Cross — from its creation during the Crimean War to its place as the most prestigious military decoration in the world.
11 Mar 202610 min read
Weapon ProfileVictorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)
The Webley Revolver: Britain’s Service Sidearm from 1887 to 1963
The complete history of the Webley revolver — the iconic British service sidearm carried through two World Wars, colonial campaigns and beyond.
20 Mar 202611 min read
The Guards Division: Britain’s Elite Household TroopsFeatured
Regiment ProfileCold War (1945–1990)Modern Era (1990–Present)Victorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)
The Guards Division: Britain’s Elite Household Troops
A history of the five regiments of Foot Guards — Grenadier, Coldstream, Scots, Irish, and Welsh — and their 350-year legacy of service.
8 Mar 20269 min read
Regiment ProfileVictorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)Cold War (1945–1990)
The Royal Engineers: Sappers Through the Ages
The history of the Royal Engineers from the Tower of London's first military engineers to modern combat engineering — over 300 years of service.
20 Mar 202611 min read
The British Army in the Boer Wars: An Overview
Feature ArticleVictorian Era (1837–1901)Boer Wars (1880–1902)
The British Army in the Boer Wars: An Overview
From the disaster at Isandlwana to the fall of Pretoria — how the Boer Wars transformed the British Army.
5 Mar 20269 min read
Feature ArticleVictorian Era (1837–1901)
The Crimean War: History & Collectables
Britain’s Forgotten War The Crimean War (1853–1856) occupies a peculiar place in British military history. It was the first major […]
20 Mar 20265 min read
The Royal Artillery: Ubique — A Regimental History
Regiment ProfileNapoleonic Wars (1799–1815)Victorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)Cold War (1945–1990)Modern Era (1990–Present)
The Royal Artillery: Ubique — A Regimental History
The story of the Royal Regiment of Artillery — "Everywhere" — from its founding in 1716 to modern operations.
2 Mar 202610 min read
The Gurkhas: 200 Years of Service to the British CrownFeatured
Feature ArticleWorld War II (1939–1945)Cold War (1945–1990)Modern Era (1990–Present)Victorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)
The Gurkhas: 200 Years of Service to the British Crown
From the Anglo-Nepalese War to Helmand Province — the remarkable history of the Gurkha soldiers who have served Britain since 1815.
28 Feb 20269 min read
Encyclopedia EntryVictorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)
The Pickelhaube: A History of Imperial Germany’s Spiked Helmet
The complete history of the Pickelhaube — Imperial Germany's iconic spiked helmet — from its Prussian origins in 1842 to its use in the First World War.
20 Mar 202611 min read
The British Army Cap Badge: A Collectors Guide to IdentificationFeatured
guideVictorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)
The British Army Cap Badge: A Collectors Guide to Identification
Key Reform Childers Reforms, 1881 Contents Introduction What Is a Cap Badge? History and Development Materials and Manufacture Design Elements […]
19 Mar 202611 min read
Weapon ProfileVictorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)
The British Bayonet: A History from Plug to Sword to SA80
Trace the evolution of the British bayonet from the 17th-century plug bayonet through socket, sword and knife patterns to the modern SA80 bayonet.
20 Mar 202611 min read

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