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Children taking part in a craft activity
Workshop
Events
Take inspiration from the French artist Paul Sarrut this October half-term. Make your very own sketchbook, perfect for drafting some mini masterpieces.
Subedar Makhmad Anwar IDSM, 2/15th Punjab Regiment, c1939
Story
Stories
Makhmad Anwar was captured by the Japanese following the Fall of Singapore in 1942. His story highlights the distinct treatment of Indian prisoners during the Second World War.
The Norfolk Volunteers at Gunton Park, 1864
Story
Stories
Throughout its long history, the British Army has relied on part-time soldiers to support its operations, guard Britain's shores and maintain law and order.
Luck and superstition
Story
Stories
Chance plays a significant part in deciding a soldier’s fate on the battlefield. Here we look at examples of close shaves and extraordinary escapes, and examine some of the superstitions soldiers draw on for comfort and protection.
Brass bilge-pump valve salvaged from the wreck of HMT 'Birkenhead', 1852
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Stories
Several objects from our collection reveal a remarkable tale of self-sacrifice and steadfast military discipline during one of the 19th century’s most infamous maritime disasters.
The death of Major Pierson and the defeat of the French attack on Jersey, 1781
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Stories
In 1775, Britain’s American colonies rebelled in a bid for independence. The British Army performed fairly well against the rebels, but it was unable to prevent the loss of territory following French and Spanish entry into the war.
Hastings Room, Victoria Cross and George Cross exhibition, 1962
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Stories
Since 1960, the National Army Museum has been exhibiting items that reveal the achievements, history and traditions of the Army. Here, we take a look at some stand-out displays from the past six decades.
Captain Nigel Clogstoun-Willmott, c1944
Story
Stories
During the Second World War, Nigel Clogstoun-Willmott founded the Combined Operations Pilotage Parties to undertake covert beach reconnaissance. This proved vital for the success of Allied seaborne invasions.
Sergeant Herbert Chambers with fellow Special Boat Service soldiers in Athens, 1944
Story
Stories
During the Second World War, Britain created a range of special units who undertook a variety of daring operations against the Axis Powers. The bravery and commitment of these forces has become the stuff of legend.
Visitors attending an exhibition tour
Tour
Events
Join us for a curator-led tour of our latest exhibition, 'Drawn on the Western Front', designed for blind and visually impaired visitors and their companions.
Manchester sergeant's diary reveals bitter struggle of Somme warfare
Press
Other
The personal diary of Sergeant James Littler is being published online 100 years after he survived the fierce fighting at the Battle of the Somme on the National Army Museum's commemorative website First World War in Focus.
'The Searchers' book cover
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Other
Buy a copy of Robert Sackville-West’s book which tells the story of Britain’s century-long search to recover, identify and honour the missing soldiers of the First World War.