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The Battles of Lexington and Concord on 19 April 1775, the famous ‘shot heard ‘round the world’, marked the start of the American War of Independence.

Put your knowledge of the Blitz to the test in this interactive quiz.

Audrey Chitty was one of many women who stepped up to meet the challenges of the Second World War. She played a key role in establishing the Auxiliary Territorial Service in the Middle East.

Britain’s armies had an enduring and decisive role in Burma from the early 19th century until the country’s independence in 1948.

Fought in October-November 1942, this was the climax and turning point of the North African campaign of the Second World War. The armies of Italy and Germany suffered a decisive defeat by the British Eighth Army.

In the spring of 1945, Allied armies began their final advance into the heart of Nazi Germany. After weeks of intense fighting, they secured victory, ending the most destructive war in Europe's history.

General Sir Edmund Allenby led the British Empire to victory in the Middle East in 1918. He successfully pioneered the combined use of infantry, cavalry and aeroplanes at the Battle of Megiddo.

Explore the British Army’s role in the Cold War through this interactive timeline packed with over 100 sources. 

D-Day, 6 June 1944, marked the start of the Allied invasion of Normandy, the greatest amphibious operation in history.

Discover more about the contribution of Indian soldiers through a sensory session led by our Community Engagement Team.

Discover more about the contribution of Indian soldiers through a sensory session led by our Community Engagement Team.

After initial successes in North Africa during the Second World War, Field Marshal Sir Claude Auchinleck transferred to India as Commander-in-Chief. His unstinting logistical support there was vital to the Allied re-conquest of Burma.