Aldershot, United Kingdom

Aldershot's population of 57,211 belies the military town's outsized role as the "Home of the British Army." While the area's long martial history has created abundant green spaces and recreation, the rapid growth from a small village to Victorian town has also burdened locals with heavy bureaucracy. Aldershot's reputation for highway robberies and a 1945 riot by disgruntled Canadian troops are reminders that this garrison town's military links come with persistent headaches. Overall, Aldershot is best suited for those drawn to the UK's defense community and able to navigate its administrative complexities.