A Day In The Life of the British Army breaks new ground in military publishing. Whilst there are innumerable books on every aspect of military affairs, the idea of taking a snapshot of the British Army at one moment in time has not been attempted before. The British military authorities have co-operated wholeheartedly with the publishers in the production of this book. Although much smaller than in the days of the Empire, the British Army is still spread across the world fulfilling a variety of different roles. Unlike most western armies, the British Army is manned entirely by professionals. It is this combination of professionalism and spread of responsibility that makes it a particularly fascinating subject for study. By focusing on the events of one day, 30 June 1989, the book captures the essence of what the British Army is doing 365 days a year around the globe.