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Beyond Burma: Forgotten Armies

Marking the 80th anniversary of VJ (Victory over Japan) Day, this brand new exhibition shines a light on the remarkable multinational army that fought in some of the toughest conditions of the Second World War.

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Coming soon at the National Army Museum

Talk

19 Sep 2025

Cyber Squadron: An Official History

Explore the 25-year history of the Land Information Assurance Group, also known as Cyber Squadron, with former member Noel K Hannan.

Royal Artillery gun detachment preparing to fire a 3.7 in howitzer during the Battle of the Ngakyedauk Pass, Arakan, February 1944

Spotlight

20 Sep 2025

Burma Day

Join us for a special day of talks and activities to celebrate the opening of our exhibition, ‘Beyond Burma’, and to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.

'The Rise and Fall of the British Army' book cover

Talk

26 Sep 2025

The Rise and Fall of the British Army, 1975–2025

Join Ben Barry at this year's Chelsea History Festival as he examines the successes and failures of the British Army across the last half century.

A family visiting the Conflict in Europe gallery

An unmissable day out

Take on a mission of discovery and explore the bigger picture of how the Army has shaped our world and lives.

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On This Day: 1945

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On This Day: September 1945

In September 1945, the Second World War officially came to an end. As a result, the British Army’s role at home and abroad was transformed.

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Aftermath: September – December 1945

By September 1945, the Allies' full focus was on building a sustainable peace. During the final months of the year, British soldiers faced all manner of new challenges arising from the aftermath of the Second World War.

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Victory over Japan

On 15 August 1945, the British government broadcast news of Japan’s unconditional surrender. This date was declared Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) and people from all walks of life celebrated the official end of the Second World War.

Detail from a jacket worn by Captain John Malcolmson VC, c1860

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