The British Army has shrunk to its lowest level since the early 1800s. Years of relentless budget cutbacks have left it with just 73,000 active-duty soldiers.That's a far cry from the Chinese army ...

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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 ...

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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.

Defence secretary says army personnel will drop below 70,000 next year - lowest since 1793 ...