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In 1808, the New South Wales Corps was renamed the 102d Regiment of Foot. [1] Having arrived in the colony in December 1809 with the 73rd Regiment of Foot , which was to take over from the 102d Regiment of Foot, Governor Lachlan Macquarie was able to control the rum trade more effectively, introducing and enforcing a licensing system.
This force was larger than what the Australian economy could support, however, and was gradually reduced in size. [2] At the end of 1943 the Government determined that the Army's strength was to be six infantry divisions and two armoured brigades , though further reductions were ordered in August 1944 and June 1945. [ 3 ]
In March 1901, the Australian Army came into existence as the Commonwealth Military Forces through the amalgamation of the former colonies military forces. The existing regiments and battalions of the colonies were reorganised and renumbered due to their absorption into the national army and subsequently formed the first military units of a united Australia.
[2] [3] Most of the Army's units report to Forces Command, which is responsible for overseeing their readiness and preparing them for operations. This organisation came into effect during January 2011. Before this time the Army's three regular brigades were permanently assigned to the Headquarters 1st Division. [4] [3]
Australian Armour: A History of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps 1927–1972. Puckapunyal, Victoria: Royal Australian Armoured Corps Tank Museum. ISBN 0-642-99407-2. Johnston, Mark (2007). The Australian Army in World War II. Elite. Martin Windrow (consultant editor). Oxford: Osprey Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84603-123-6. Johnston, Mark (2008).
The Battle History of the Royal New South Wales Regiment. Vol. I: 1885–1918. East Roseville, New South Wales: Kangaroo Press. ISBN 07318-1047-3. Maitland, Gordon (2002). The Battle History of the Royal New South Wales Regiment. Vol. II:1939–1945. East Roseville, New South Wales: Kangaroo Press. ISBN 0-7318-1160-7
US V Corps and Spanish IV Corps: July 1, 1898 Battle of San Juan Hill: US V Corps and Spanish IV Corps: July 1, 1898 Siege of Santiago: Cuban, US, and Spanish forces: July 3–17, 1898 Anglo–Boer Wars; Battle of Magersfontein: British and Boer forces: December 11, 1899 Russo-Japanese War; Battle of Tsushima
C Squadron, 3rd The King's Own Hussars (seven light tanks) [1] Major G.W.Peck 10 Light Tank Mk VIs. B Squadron, 7th Royal Tank Regiment; Lieutenant George Simpson Two Matilda tanks, crewed in part by two officers and five gunners of the 2/3rd Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery (RAA). 1st Battalion, the Welch Regiment