Second World War: Gallery Trail

Follow this gallery trail to find out more about the role of the British Army during the Second World War.
Second World War: Gallery Trail

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Using the information in the captions and your own knowledge, answer the questions about the role of the British Army during this conflict.

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Gallery trails

Support and enrich your trip by using our free curriculum-linked trails, which highlight relevant objects throughout the Museum's galleries.

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World at War: Soldiers of Empire

Discover more about the contributions of soldiers from the British Empire in the First and Second World Wars.

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The Liberation of Bergen-Belsen

Explore the British Army's liberation of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp and the substantial relief effort which followed.

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Jungle Fighter: Meet Shaam Lal

Discover the role of the British Indian Army in Burma during the Second World War, exploring soldiers’ motivations, experiences and hopes.

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Shirley Hamilton: ATS Servicewoman

Explore the contribution of Caribbean women who joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) during the Second World War.

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Second World War

The Second World War (1939-45) was the bloodiest conflict in human history. It split the world's nations into two opposing military alliances - the Allies and the Axis Powers.