British Empire

War Plan Red was a strategic military plan developed by the United States during the interwar period, envisioning a potential conflict with the British Empire, which at the time, encompassed numerous dominions and colonies across the globe. This plan was part of a series of color-coded war plans, each one designed to prepare for hypothetical …

The British Empire, once reaching across diverse continents, had its roots in the late 16th century with English overseas exploration and colonial establishment in the Americas. It burgeoned over the next few centuries, experiencing significant growth during the 18th century, a period marked by Britain’s emerging dominance in trade and warfare. The empire’s expansion was …