The National Army Museum and its exhibitions are free for everyone, with no need to book in advance. Our galleries have recently undergone an exciting refresh, so there are plenty of new objects to see.
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Dr Jake Gasson examines the British Army’s involvement in Salonika during the First World War and the fight against their greatest foe, boredom.
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After the First World War, British society had to come to terms with the loss of huge numbers of its service personnel. Across the country, people found ways to commemorate the fallen at a local and national level.
Among the most poignant items in the National Army Museum’s archive are letters relating to soldiers’ deaths. Here, we showcase some particularly moving examples, revealing the insights behind the powerful stories they tell.
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First World War in Focus
Discover the national and global impact of the First World War and hear the stories of men and women whose lives were affected by the conflict.
A collection of letters and photographs reveals the story of 19-year-old Second Lieutenant Noel Evans and the tragic timing of his death on the morning the Armistice was signed.
After the Armistice in November 1918, millions of soldiers hoped to be home soon. But demobilisation was a huge task. How best to mark the victory and commemorate the fallen was also hotly debated.
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