In America, the focal point of military discussion was, of course, the Civil War. That's addressed in another section on this site - but more general articles on the U.S. military tended to look at advances since the war, or where the American military was headed or needed to be headed. Not surprisingly, American military articles tend to be far less light-hearted than British articles!

Since The Strand preferred articles that could be illustrated with eye-catching illustrations, it was always on the lookout for the quirkier side of military life. Hence, you'll find pieces on the exercises of bicycle regiments, or how to ride horses down a precipice, or the military use of pigeons and dogs. And, of course, you'll find articles on heroes from every branch of the military.

Finally, you'll find "the latest" in weapons technologies, from the biggest guns to the royal submarines to the very latest in harbor defenses. These articles will guide you on a stroll through factories, arsenals, and defenses - yesterday's look at the military of tomorrow!

Victorian Military Life

British Army Life/The Regiments

The British Navy

British Military Operations & Training

Weapons & Technologies

The American Military

Militaries of the World

World Military History, Accounts, & Military Heroes

US Military History

See also...

The American Civil War