History of Warfare: Gallery Trail

Follow the trail to find objects that explore the nature of warfare through time, from the British Civil Wars to the recent conflicts in the Middle East.
History of Warfare: Gallery Trail

Follow the trail to find 10 objects that show the development in warfare from the 17th century to the present day.

Using the information in the captions and your own knowledge, answer the questions about the selected gallery items.

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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.

Secondary

British Civil Wars: Pikemen, cavalrymen and musketeers

Using our handling collection, explore Civil War battle tactics, weaponry and equipment to consider the experience of warfare in the 17th century.

Secondary

British Civil Wars: Pikemen, cavalrymen and musketeers (virtual)

Explore Civil War battle tactics, weaponry and equipment to consider the experience of warfare in the 17th century.

Secondary

Mission accomplished? Examining First World War battles

Investigate four key battles through primary sources and decide whether they can be considered victories or defeats.

Video

Operation Science: Signals

Step into the world of Army signalling and discover some of the methods soldiers have used to communicate.

Story

Weapons of the Western Front

During the First World War, armies were forced to adapt their tactics and pursue new technologies as a way of breaking the deadlock. Here, we explore some of the weapons used by the British Army on the Western Front.