History
Established in 1854, Aldershot has long been seen as the home of the British Army. The garrison was established when the war department bought a large area of land near to the village of Aldershot, with the objective of establishing a permanent training camp for the British Army. Over time, this camp grew into a military town and continues to be used by the British Army to the present day.
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