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Myth and Reality: Military Art in the Age of Queen Victoria

This major exhibition of rarely seen artworks illuminates shifting attitudes towards soldiers and the Army during Queen Victoria’s reign (1837 – 1901).

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Coming events at the National Army Museum

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5 Sep 2025

Half a Banana: The Diary of a Gurkha Officer, 1942-45

Join Richard and David Kemmis Betty as they recount their father’s experiences as a British Indian Army officer fighting in Malaya and imprisoned in Singapore during the Second World War.

An officer of light dragoons taking leave of his wife, c1795

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12 Sep 2025

Military Partners: Their Role, Involvement and Impact

Professor Alison Baverstock explores the status and perspectives of military wives and partners, from the Army’s early history through to the present day.

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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.

A family visiting the Conflict in Europe gallery

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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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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.

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On This Day: August 1945

In August 1945, Britain celebrated Victory over Japan. Yet, with local conflicts erupting across Asia and tremendous problems to tackle in Europe, the Army’s work was far from done.

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Victory: May–August 1945

In the summer of 1945, the Second World War came to an end. After Victory in Europe was declared in May, the final surrender of Japan was secured by mid-August. But the British Army’s work was far from over.

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

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