Reform in recruitment and training (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Period of most dramatic British Army reforms (1700-1900)
Period of most dramatic British Army reforms (1700-1900)
1850-1900
Type of army Britain maintained by 1700
Type of army Britain maintained by 1700
Standing army
How wealthy individuals became officers pre-1871
How wealthy individuals became officers pre-1871
Bought military commissions
Typical enlistment period c1700-1850 (years)
Typical enlistment period c1700-1850 (years)
8-12 years
Age range for Militia Act 1757
Age range for Militia Act 1757
18-50
Service length in militia under 1757 Act (years)
Service length in militia under 1757 Act (years)
Five years
Secretary of State for War who reformed army in 1870
Secretary of State for War who reformed army in 1870
Edward Cardwell
Total service years under 1870 Army Act
Total service years under 1870 Army Act
12 years (6 active, 6 reserve)
Year Regularisation of Forces Act passed
Year Regularisation of Forces Act passed
1871
Linked battalions system: how many per regiment?
Linked battalions system: how many per regiment?
Two (one domestic, one abroad)
When sale of military commissions ended
When sale of military commissions ended
1871
Year Woolwich Royal Military Academy established
Year Woolwich Royal Military Academy established
1741
When branding and flogging abolished
When branding and flogging abolished
1881
Year military school opened at Hythe
Year military school opened at Hythe
1853
Prime Minister who supported Cardwell's reforms
Prime Minister who supported Cardwell's reforms
William Gladstone