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The British Army retains a presence at a small number of installations primarily in the North Rhine-Westphalia area of Germany as part of what is now known as British Army Germany. [ 4 ] Overseas military bases enable the British Army to conduct expeditionary warfare , "maintain a persistent forward presence", "deter potential adversaries", and ...
Collins Barracks, Cork, Ireland (formerly known as Victoria Barracks) Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name.
The original barracks were built in 1853 [1] and were enlarged in 1911. [2] The old barracks were completely demolished in 1988 and new barracks were built between 1989 [3] and 1993. [4] The barracks remain the place from where troops set off to change the guard at Windsor Castle. [5]
The barracks originally comprised a keep, adjoining stables and a parade ground completed in 1859. [1] In 1873 a system of recruiting areas based on counties was instituted under the Cardwell Reforms and the barracks became the depot for the 32nd (Cornwall) Regiment of Foot and the 46th (South Devonshire) Regiment of Foot. [2]
C. Caen Barracks; Cambridge Barracks, Portsmouth; Camp Shorabak; Campbell Barracks (Germany) Carlton Barracks; Carver Barracks; Castlehill Barracks; Castlemartin Training Area
The barracks were completed just before the Irish Rebellion in 1798. [1] In 1873 a system of recruiting areas based on counties was instituted under the Cardwell Reforms and the barracks became the depot for the 83rd (County of Dublin) Regiment of Foot and the 86th (Royal County Down) Regiment of Foot. [2]
This is a list of Irish military installations occupied by the Defence Forces (including Army, Air Corps, Naval Service and Reserve Defence Forces) in the Republic of Ireland by province and overseas.
Following the Childers Reforms, the 15th Regiment of Foot evolved to become the East Yorkshire Regiment with its depot at the barracks in 1881. [3] Victoria Barracks in the 1940s. Many recruits enlisted at the barracks at the start of the First World War [4] and the barracks were significantly extended during the Second World War. [1]