The Army of James II, 1685-1688

Between James' accession in February 1685 and flight in December 1688, the British Armies increased fourfold: the English, Scots and Irish Armies were still separate institutions - and were to remain so until the early 18th century in the case of the Scots, and the early 19th century in the case of the Irish. In 1689, the new King - William III - k