And so to the last decade. Barely ten years on from the first Gulf War, the British Army was – and still is – embroiled in the arftermath of a second conflict in Iraq.
The September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon changed our world and the direction of our vigilance. Already largely redefined from its Cold War postures, the British Army is now sleeker, meaner, more versatile, better equipped and focused on the realities of the 21st century.
New names in the lexicon of British intervention during the decade include Sierra Leone, the Congo and Rwanda. Old Cold War enemies are being trained as allies in the war on terror.
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Sierra Leone |
The King's Troop |
Battle of Britain's killing fields – Foot and Mouth |
'Z' Type accommodation |
Trials on modified SA80 |
Euros for BFG |
On the line of hate – Northern Ireland |
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TV's Redcap – Tamzin Outhwaite |
Rioting returns to Northern Ireland |
Afghanistan report; Interview: Duke of York and The Army seven at the winter olympics |
Majestic farewell: HM Queen Mother's funeral |
Reconnaissance Division – Warminster |
My Army: Sir Bobby Charlton |
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Gulf gallantry awards |
What units are in the Gulf? |
Desert Force |
Images of War, Gen Jackson interview and Diary of the war |
Challenger 2 in the war |
Black day at Al Majar al Kabir |
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Army's provincial reconstruction teams – Afghanistan |
My Army: Dame Vera Lynn
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Desert brat? ... Not on your nelly: Nell McAndrew
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Rapid deployment to Kosovo |
Iraq round-up report and D-Day 60th Anniversary in Normandy |
One bloody month in Iraq |
Afghanistan elections
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The Black Watch at Camp Dogwood |
Deadly recruit – Army Apache with recce forces |
Future Army Structure 2005 |
Airborne forces – Army's Alpine thrill-seekers |
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