1.7- The New Model Army

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After the Battle of Naseby ended the King's chances for military victory, he became the frustrating center of post-war negotiations.  

Napoleon finally reports to the regular army, just as France sinks deeper into chaos. The Jacobins come to power and launch The Reign of Terror. The army continues to transform. Napoleon finally achieves some success writing, and wins some powerful friends in the process. Learn m ...  Show more

Reader Adviser Ralph Thompson follows the history of the army from its inception as a standing force after the overthrow of the English republic through its increasing professionalisation during the War of the Spanish Succession. 

Over the course of his reign Diocletian instituted a number of reforms to the military structure that helped transform the legions into a new kind of army.   

Caesar took the overland route back from Egypt back to Rome and along the way pacified what little resistance he came across. After a brief stay in Italy he sailed for North Africa where he defeated the regrouped Republican army. Having emerged from the Civil War triumphant he re ...  Show more