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The Storming and Capture of the North Fort, Peiho, on 21 August, 1860
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Between 1856 and 1860, British-Indian forces joined the French in a military expedition against Imperial China. Their victory further opened up China to Western traders and greatly weakened the Qing dynasty's imperial regime.
Detail from 'Troops of the Royal West African Frontier Force in the Arakan, Burma, 1944'
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Marking the 80th anniversary of VJ (Victory over Japan) Day, this exhibition shines a light on the remarkable multinational army that fought in some of the toughest conditions of the Second World War.
Cap badge, The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort’s Own), 1927
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This rifle regiment was formed in 1800 and was one of the first to undergo light infantry training. In 1966, it merged with the two other regiments of the Green Jackets Brigade to form The Royal Green Jackets.
Detail from an Indian National Army propaganda leaflet, c1944
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Gautam Hazarika provides a fascinating insight into the role of the Indian National Army and its service alongside the Japanese during the Second World War.
Napoleon at Waterloo, 1815
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The Battle of Waterloo was fought on 18 June 1815 between Napoleon’s French Army and a coalition led by the Duke of Wellington and Marshal Blücher. It was the decisive battle of its age.
Busby badge, King’s Royal Rifle Corps, c1914
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This regiment was formed in 1756 and was one of the first in the British Army to be equipped with rifles. In 1966, it merged with the two other regiments of the Green Jackets Brigade to form The Royal Green Jackets.
The Duchess of Cornwall among first to view Munnings masters last seen together 100 years ago
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The National Army Museum welcomed Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cornwall this evening to view its latest exhibition, Alfred Munnings: War Artist, 1918.
Captain Roger Courtney, 1943
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Major Roger ‘Jumbo’ Courtney founded the Special Boat Section during the Second World War. This became one of Britain’s most important Special Forces and was a parent unit of the modern Special Boat Service.
Battle, Afghanistan, 2010. Oil on linen by Jules George, 2010
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Operating as non-combatants in some of the most dangerous environments in the world, war artists face a variety of challenges. Here, we take a look at how they get by.
Gurkhas at Peiwar Kotal, 1878
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Nepalese troops known as Gurkhas have fought for Britain since 1815. Here, we explore their history and find out why they have long been regarded as some of the finest and fiercest soldiers.
The Royal Dublin Fusiliers
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The Royal Dublin Fusiliers was an infantry regiment of the British Army, which recruited in the east of Ireland.
Boarding the troopship ‘Nevasa’ on route to Malaya, 1957
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National Service, a standardised form of peacetime conscription, came into force in 1949 for all able-bodied men between the ages of 17 and 21.