What was the process for joining a well regarded regiment of the British Army for an enlisted man? How different would joining, say, the foot guards be from joining an "average" regiment? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

What was the process for joining a well regarded regiment of the British Army for an enlisted man? How different would joining, say, the foot guards be from joining an "average" regiment?

by sovietkangaroo

ranger24

That question is entirely coloured by the time-period you're asking about. Is this pre-1914, 1914-18, 1920-1939, 39-46, or within the last 60 years?