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GCSE History · key term
A permanent military force maintained in peacetime as well as during war.
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Paper 1
Revise: Societal Influence and Patterns of Change in WarfareThe New Model Army continued after the Civil Wars, representing a shift towards a standing army: a permanent force maintained even in peacetime. When the monarchy was restored in 1660, Charles II disbanded it but established a new, small standing army. The particular army changed, yet the principle of maintaining permanent troops continued.
Paper 2
A permanent professional army maintained even when the country is not at war.
Revise: The Glorious Revolution and 18th Century GovernanceJames initially occupied a strong position: he succeeded peacefully, possessed substantial revenue and had standing armies in his kingdoms. His actions nevertheless turned supporters against him.
For the standing army, distinguish Parliament’s New Model Army of 1645 from Charles II’s small permanent professional force after the Restoration in 1660.
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