What was fought between 1939 and 1945?

World War II
World War II, also called Second World War, conflict that involved virtually every part of the world during the years 1939–45. The principal belligerents were the Axis powers—Germany, Italy, and Japan—and the Allies—France, Great Britain, the United States, the Soviet Union, and, to a lesser extent, China.

How big was the British Army in 1938?

Total Strength, UK Service Personnel (Regulars)

Year	Total strength, Thousands, FTE	Defence, percent of GDP
1935	320.80	2.58
1936	339.30	2.92
1937	352.40	3.66
1938	384.80	3.74

Why did the British leave India after World War 2?

An early symptom of the weakness of the empire was Britain’s withdrawal from India in 1947. During World War Two, the British had mobilised India’s resources for their imperial war effort. They crushed the attempt of Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian National Congress to force them to ‘quit India’ in 1942.

When was the British Army the strongest?

The ‘third’ was formed after the introduction of conscription in January 1916 and by the end of 1918 the British Army had reached its peak of strength of four million men and could field over seventy divisions. The war also saw the introduction of new weapons and equipment.

When did Britain last lose a war?

The Suez Crisis, 1955 But under pressure from the USA, a ceasefire was put in place, and Britain ultimately lost control over the canal in what many remember as a humiliating defeat.

Why is the British Army so good?

The British Army maintains its high standing because of elite unites like the Paras. The Parachute Regiment is the British Army’s rapid response team. The British Army maintains its high standing because of elite unites like the Paras. The Parachute Regiment is the British Army’s rapid response team.