The British Army currently enjoys, both at home and abroad, the reputation of being 1 of the best in the world. Composed entirely of volunteers, its morale sustained by its curious and little-understood attitudes towards tradition, the British Army attracts respect and admiration from the military expert and the layman alike. Written and illustrated by a former British Army infantryman with 22 yrs' experience, this book information the Army's history, organization, uniforms and distinctions. The text is backed by numerous illustrations and photographs.