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Does your country have the right to make you fight? MPs debate conscription
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On 15 November 2016 the National Army Museum will be holding a parliamentary debate with cross-party MPs including Kirsten Oswald SNP, historian Lord Bew and author Will Ellsworth-Jones.
Cap badge, 14th/20th King’s Hussars, 1932
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This armoured regiment of the British Army was formed in 1922. It existed until 1992, when it amalgamated with The Royal Hussars to form The King’s Royal Hussars.
Cap badge, 14th/20th King’s Hussars, 1932
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Interviewed in 1995, Mary Coomer recalls her time serving in the Auxiliary Territorial Service from 1938 to 1945.
Women’s work?
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Discover how women’s contributions to the British Army have helped bring about change over the past 100 years. And see how Army recruiters have adapted their messaging accordingly.
Other ranks' cap badge, The Durham Light Infantry, c1914
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This infantry unit was formed in 1881. It continued in British Army service until 1968, when it was amalgamated into The Light Infantry.
Cap badge, Army Legal Corps, c1985
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This unit was responsible for providing legal support at all levels of the British Army. In 1992, it became a branch of the newly formed Adjutant General’s Corps.
How to dress like Sergeant Pepper
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'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band', released by the Beatles in 1967, drew heavily on British Army themes. Here, we explore some of the historical inspiration behind this iconic album.
Cap badge, The Pioneer Corps, c1943
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This British Army corps was responsible for light engineering tasks. Although formed in 1939, several previous units had existed that performed similar roles. It was amalgamated into the Royal Logistic Corps in 1993.
Cap badge, 7th (Princess Royal's) Dragoon Guards, c1900
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This cavalry regiment was raised in 1688. It fought in many British Army campaigns until 1922, when it was merged into the 4th/7th Dragoon Guards.
Beret badge, The South Lancashire Regiment, c1950
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This infantry regiment was formed in 1881. It continued in British Army service until 1958, when it was merged into The Lancashire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Volunteers).
Decode and Discover Trail
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Explore the galleries with Paddy the Pigeon and discover clever gadgets and methods that have helped keep soldiers safe.
Cap badge, The Royal Berkshire Regiment (Princess Charlotte of Wales's), c1940
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This infantry unit was formed in 1881. It continued in British Army service until 1959, when it was merged into The Duke of Edinburgh's Royal Regiment (Berkshire and Wiltshire).