Structure of the British Army; 1899

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Structure of the British Army; 1899
  1. 249,466 regulars.
    1. 78,000 regular reservists.
    2. 60,000 - 70,000 stationed in India
      1. Another 60,000 across the Empire.
      2. Militia of 65,000 which did training with the regiment to which they were attached
        1. An extra 35,000 did extra training for an extra £1 per annum.
        2. 230,000 enthusiastic but poorly trained volunteers who could not legally be sent abroad.
          1. Tommy's
            1. Private officers serving in the British Infantry
              1. Came from poor working class backgrounds
                1. 3/4 a pound of meat and 1 pound of bread per day
                  1. Wore Kakhi instead of red
                    1. Lee Enfield magazine rifle
                    2. Officer Corps
                      1. Still taken from wealthy families
                        1. private income was advisable
                          1. Lots of paperwork
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