19th century British military history

The 19th century was a transformative period for British military history, marked by industrialization and imperial expansion. Key conflicts included the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815), which asserted British naval dominance; the Crimean War (1853-1856), highlighting military reform; and colonial wars in India and Africa, expanding the British Empire. Advances in technology, such as rifled firearms and railways, changed warfare dynamics. The century also saw the development of modern military tactics and the rise of professional armies, ultimately leading to the British Army's role as a global power, influencing international politics and colonial rule throughout the century and beyond.