Queen Victoria's Colonial Troops, 1837-1901

Queen Victoria’s Colonial Troops: The Empire’s Diverse Armies

Queen Victoria reigned over an empire renowned for its global reach. To maintain and defend these vast territories, the British Army faced diverse enemies across varied landscapes. From Canada’s mountains to the African deserts, and the jungles of India to China, the Empire’s forces relied heavily on colonial troops.

Recruited from every corner of the Empire, these troops augmented British numbers and provided cru…