The British Army's size may cripple its ability to support NATO or fight a major war, some experts fear. It's the smallest it's been since the 1800s.

In 1808, Napoleon's rivalry with Britain led to an ill-fated intervention in Portugal and Spain, that sparked a nationalist revolt against the French. At Bailén Napoleon's Empire suffered its ...

Back then, the British Army had around 40,000 soldiers but was rapidly increased to fight the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars.

The Napoleonic Wars saw the European powers form grand alliances against Napoleon Bonaparte as he tried to dominate the continent in the 19th century. The French dictator was finally defeated ...

Set in the early 19th century, they followed the military exploits of a tough, resourceful rifleman, first in India, then in Europe during the Napoleonic Wars.

British Army set to shrink to smallest size since before Napoleonic wars - Defence secretary says army personnel will drop below 70,000 next year - lowest since 1793 ...