War Office

The War Office was a former department of the British Government, responsible for the administration of the British Army between the 17th century and 1963, when its functions were transferred to the Ministry of Defence. The name "War Office" is also often given to the former home of the department, the Old War Office Building on Whitehall, London.

Related Topics:
British Government - British Army - 17th century - 1963 - Ministry of Defence - Whitehall - London

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