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	ACIII-CA-Jager.png\|Concept art of a Jäger in service of the British		ACIII-CA-Jager.png\|Concept art of a Jäger in service of the British
	Dangerous Secret by Max Qin.jpg\|Illustration of British soldiers		Dangerous Secret by Max Qin.jpg\|Illustration of British soldiers
	Concept art of a British Army encampment.jpg\|~~Concept art of~~ [[Ratonhnhaké:ton\|Connor]] surveying a British army encampment		Concept art of a British Army encampment.jpg\|[[Ratonhnhaké:ton\|Connor]] surveying a British army encampment
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	{{Quote\|The enemy advances and you tremble. They've better numbers, you say. Better weapons. Better training.\|General Israel Putnam describing Continental reaction to the British regulars.\|Assassin's Creed III\|Battle of Bunker Hill (memory)}}		{{Quote\|The enemy advances and you tremble. They've better numbers, you say. Better weapons. Better training.\|General Israel Putnam describing Continental reaction to the British regulars.\|Assassin's Creed III\|Battle of Bunker Hill (memory)}}
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	The '''British Army''' is the {{wiki\|army\|ground force}} of the [[United Kingdom]]. As the backbone of the British military, it was the primary means of conquest and expansion for the [[British Empire]].		The '''British Army''' is the {{wiki\|army\|ground force}} of the [[United Kingdom]]. As the backbone of the British military, it was the primary means of conquest and expansion for the [[British Empire]].

	During the late 18th century, the British Army saw action in the [[Seven Years' War]], where, with the support of the [[Templars]], they emerged victorious against the [[Kingdom of France]] and acquired all of [[Canada]]. Following this triumph, its persistent presence in the British colonies of [[North America]] helped foster the growing resentment of the locals against the royal government, leading to the outbreak of the [[American Revolution]].		During the late 18th century, the British Army saw action in the [[Seven Years' War]], where, with the support of the [[Templars]], they emerged victorious against the [[Kingdom of France]] and acquired all of [[Canada]]. Following this triumph, its persistent presence in the British colonies of [[North America]] helped foster the growing resentment of the locals against the royal government, leading to the outbreak of the [[American Revolution]].

	In the ensuing [[American Revolutionary War]], the British Army served as the principal enemy to the [[Continental Army]], itself formed by the rebellious colonists popularly known as the [[Patriots]]. In that conflict, their infantry, or the '''British Regulars''', were colloquially referred to as the '''Redcoats''' or '''Lobsterbacks''' by the opposition due to their iconic scarlet uniforms. Although the British Army ultimately lost the war, in the next century, they partook in campaigns across the [[Earth\|world]] that facilitated Britain's emergence as the premier world power during ~~the~~ [[~~Victorian era\|reign~~]] of [[~~Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom~~\|~~Queen Victoria~~]].		In the ensuing [[American Revolutionary War]], the British Army served as the principal enemy to the [[Continental Army]], itself formed by the rebellious colonists popularly known as the [[Patriots]]. In that conflict, their infantry, or the '''British Regulars''', were colloquially referred to as the '''Redcoats''' or '''Lobsterbacks''' by the opposition due to their iconic scarlet uniforms. Although the British Army ultimately lost the war, in the next century, they partook in campaigns across the [[Earth\|world]] that facilitated Britain's emergence as the premier world power during Queen [[Victoria]]'s [[Victorian era\|reign]].

	==Arms and tactics==		==Arms and tactics==
	The British Infantry [[Regular]] Soldiers of the 18th century were armed with the standard British Army smoothbore [[~~Firearms\|flintlock~~ musket]], often known as the [[Brown Bess]], and a fifteen-inch [[Bayonets\|socket bayonet]] that could be locked onto the end of the musket barrel, which was often employed when receiving cavalry or, obviously, during a bayonet charge. The battle cry "Huzzah" often accompanied a bayonet charge, for intimidation. Dragoons and other cavalry were armed with carbines and swords.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>		The British Infantry [[Regular]] Soldiers of the 18th century were armed with the standard British Army smoothbore flintlock [[musket]], often known as the [[Brown Bess]], and a fifteen-inch [[Bayonets\|socket bayonet]] that could be locked onto the end of the musket barrel, which was often employed when receiving cavalry or, obviously, during a bayonet charge. The battle cry "Huzzah" often accompanied a bayonet charge, for intimidation. Dragoons and other cavalry were armed with carbines and swords.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>

	[[File:ACIII-Soldier 13.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Haytham Kenway fighting several British soldiers]]		[[File:ACIII-Soldier 13.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Haytham Kenway fighting several British soldiers]]
	British soldiers were drilled extensively in the use of these primary weapons until they could load and fire their muskets with their eyes closed. A well-trained infantryman could average around three shots per minute from his musket, whereas a sub-par soldier could accomplish perhaps two. British officers usually armed themselves with flintlock pistols and [[Sword\|sabers]], although it was not unknown for light infantry officers to carry their own musket or rifle as the war progressed.{{Fact\|June 2019}}		British soldiers were drilled extensively in the use of these primary weapons until they could load and fire their muskets with their eyes closed. A well-trained infantryman could average around three shots per minute from his musket, whereas a sub-par soldier could accomplish perhaps two. British officers usually armed themselves with flintlock pistols and [[Sword\|sabers]], although it was not unknown for light infantry officers to carry their own musket or rifle as the war progressed.{{Fact\|June 2019}}

	When on patrol, British soldiers usually marched in a column of 6-9 men. These groups consisted of one commissioned [[~~Officers\|~~Officer]], a [[~~Snitches~~\|Drummer]], one scout, three regulars, and four [[~~grenadiers~~]]. These numbers changed over the course of the Revolutionary War.<ref name="AC3" />		When on patrol, British soldiers usually marched in a column of 6-9 men. These groups consisted of one commissioned [[Officer]], a [[Snitch\|Drummer]], one scout, three regulars, and four [[grenadier]]s. These numbers changed over the course of the Revolutionary War.<ref name="AC3" />

	[[File:Battle of Bunker Hill 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|British regulars stationed at Bunker Hill during the eponymous battle]]		[[File:Battle of Bunker Hill 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|British regulars stationed at Bunker Hill during the eponymous battle]]
	The British greatly emphasized mass line infantry fire and prized discipline. In this regard, the punishment was strict for deserters and disobedience. Mass line infantry differed from, for example, the French firing patterns. The firing line allowed for the maximum number of muskets to be brought to bare on a target, and therefore the highest volume of fire. As the British army was a great deal smaller than its continental peers (particularly the French army), the need for good training was paramount.{{Fact\|June 2019}}		The British greatly emphasized mass line infantry fire and prized discipline. In this regard, the punishment was strict for deserters and disobedience. Mass line infantry differed from, for example, the French firing patterns. The firing line allowed for the maximum number of muskets to be brought to bare on a target, and therefore the highest volume of fire. As the British army was a great deal smaller than its continental peers (particularly the French army), the need for good training was paramount.{{Fact\|June 2019}}

	The guerrilla warfare of the rebels was frowned upon by the British commanders, who considered it dishonorable, though the British Army did deploy similarly-trained soldiers. Many of the rebels were in fact trained by the British as light infantry, or "light bobs", and such units continued to be employed by the British, though they were scarcely used in place of line fire. It was found, however, that such guerrilla warfare, over time, was highly effective against the line and file tactics of the day, though the Regulars were hard to match in pitched battles or over open ground. Later British forces under General [[Charles ~~Cornwallis\|~~Cornwallis]] saw a greater increase in small unit tactics, but it was somewhat late in the war, and could not make an impact when arrayed against the combined American, Spanish, French, and Dutch forces. However, these developments were later employed to great success with Ezekiel Baker's Baker Rifle and similar accurate weapons, making light infantry tactics greatly more viable.{{Fact\|June 2019}}		The guerrilla warfare of the rebels was frowned upon by the British commanders, who considered it dishonorable, though the British Army did deploy similarly-trained soldiers. Many of the rebels were in fact trained by the British as light infantry, or "light bobs", and such units continued to be employed by the British, though they were scarcely used in place of line fire. It was found, however, that such guerrilla warfare, over time, was highly effective against the line and file tactics of the day, though the Regulars were hard to match in pitched battles or over open ground. Later British forces under General [[Charles Cornwallis]] saw a greater increase in small unit tactics, but it was somewhat late in the war, and could not make an impact when arrayed against the combined American, Spanish, French, and Dutch forces. However, these developments were later employed to great success with Ezekiel Baker's Baker Rifle and similar accurate weapons, making light infantry tactics greatly more viable.{{Fact\|June 2019}}

	Historically, however, despite this advantage, the rebels had difficulties facing the British cavalry even with the latter's use being limited in the war. The British 16th and 17th Light Dragoons, in particular, became a terror to the [[Patriots\|Patriot]] forces as many veterans of the French and Indian War in the colonies were not experienced in facing cavalry charges.{{Fact\|June 2019}}		Historically, however, despite this advantage, the rebels had difficulties facing the British cavalry even with the latter's use being limited in the war. The British 16th and 17th Light Dragoons, in particular, became a terror to the [[Patriots\|Patriot]] forces as many veterans of the French and Indian War in the colonies were not experienced in facing cavalry charges.{{Fact\|June 2019}}
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	*British officer uniforms during the American Revolution were based on the era's {{Wiki\|Dragoon guards\|Dragoons}}. Historically, however, Dragoons were a form of mounted infantry, who would ride into battle, dismount, and fight as infantry. They later became merely another form of cavalry as the carbines they carried became outmoded.		*British officer uniforms during the American Revolution were based on the era's {{Wiki\|Dragoon guards\|Dragoons}}. Historically, however, Dragoons were a form of mounted infantry, who would ride into battle, dismount, and fight as infantry. They later became merely another form of cavalry as the carbines they carried became outmoded.
	*The original concept art of a British soldier largely resembles the soldiers during the War of 1812.		*The original concept art of a British soldier largely resembles the soldiers during the War of 1812.
	*In ''[[The Tyranny of King Washington]]'', the soldiers of the rebellion against ~~[[George Washington#Alternate timeline\|~~King Washington]] have the character models of British regulars from the main game whereas Washington's forces is that of the Continental Army. As such, the roles of the Patriots and the Redcoats as allies and enemies are reversed. However, the Redcoats are just rebels dressed in the uniforms of the British Army.		*In ''[[The Tyranny of King Washington]]'', the soldiers of the rebellion against King Washington have the character models of British regulars from the main game whereas Washington's forces is that of the Continental Army. As such, the roles of the Patriots and the Redcoats as allies and enemies are reversed. However, the Redcoats are just rebels dressed in the uniforms of the British Army.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
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	AC4 British Scout render.png\|British Scout<br>Early 18th cen.		AC4 British Scout render.png\|British Scout<br>Early 18th cen.
	AC4 British Soldier render.png\|British Regular<br>Early 18th cen.		AC4 British Soldier render.png\|British Regular<br>Early 18th cen.

imported>Darman36: Undo revision 1078068 by Darman36 (talk) We have pg for "English military", covering medieval era

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Undo revision 1078068 by Darman36 (talk) We have pg for "English military", covering medieval era

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Heresy]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]''

imported>Darman36: /Appearances/ Like how UK Army includes medieval era before Redcoats, I think FR army should also follow suit

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Appearances: Like how UK Army includes medieval era before Redcoats, I think FR army should also follow suit

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Heresy]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]''

imported>Darman36: /* References */

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imported>Batfan13 at 14:37, 13 October 2023

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Blade of Aizu]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Blade of Aizu]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Highlands Children]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Highlands Children]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot]]'' {{Mo}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' {{Mo}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' {{Mo}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR]]''

imported>Darman36: /* Appearances */

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Highlands Children]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Highlands Children]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' {{Mo}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' {{Mo}}
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR]]''

	==References==		==References==

imported>Sol Pacificus at 23:38, 24 May 2023

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