Territorial Army

British

noun

Full name: Territorial and Volunteer Reserve. (in Britain) a standing reserve army originally organized between 1907 and 1908

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Territorial Army

The former British Army reserve and Territorial Army officer has long been vocal on international affairs and security matters.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

The apprentice butcher joined the Territorial Army when he was 17, before the war broke out, because he wanted "something to do".

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

However, in 1939, with the country on the brink of war, Donnie joined the Territorial Army and was called up to fight.

From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2025

He served in the Territorial Army and went to Sandhurst and, outside of work, enjoys painting model soldiers and hanging out with his border terriers.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2022

For almost a week we stayed like that, bunked up with various members of the Territorial Army.

From "How I Live Now" by Meg Rosoff

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