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April 9, 1829 in Martinsburg Gazette And Public Advertiser

Foreign News April 9, 1829

Martinsburg Gazette And Public Advertiser

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British Army, Regiments Dispersion, Continental War, Troop Assembly, Ireland Scotland England

Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia

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Discussion on the British Army's structure and dispersion, highlighting potential confusion in a continental war: 180 regiments total, two-thirds in British possessions, 21 in England, 25 in Ireland, one in Scotland; Irish troops likely immovable, difficulties assembling 50,000 men.

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The British Army — A continental war at this period would throw Great Britain into great confusion, in relation to her army. The whole military force of that kingdom consists of 180 Regiments. Two thirds of this force are dispersed among various British possessions: 21 regiments in England — and what is extraordinary, 25 in Ireland — and only one in Scotland. Those in Ireland, it is presumed, cannot be removed at this unsettled period, and laying aside some difficulties as to money, there is no given point at which 50,000 men can be assembled.

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Military Campaign War Report

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British Army Regiments Dispersion Continental War Troop Assembly Ireland Scotland England

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Great Britain

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Great Britain

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A continental war would cause great confusion for Great Britain's army, consisting of 180 regiments, with two-thirds dispersed in British possessions, 21 in England, 25 in Ireland, and one in Scotland. Irish regiments cannot be removed during this unsettled period, and aside from money issues, no point exists to assemble 50,000 men.