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This British Army infantry unit existed between 1881 and 1922. It recruited in Munster, a province in the south-west of Ireland.

Nato has been the cornerstone of British defence planning for 70 years. Originally formed as a bulwark against communism, more recently it has been involved in peacekeeping roles and the ‘war on terror’.

Explore the history of the British Army in India and the British Empire's Indian armies through this interactive timeline packed with over 200 sources.

Use our step-by-step instructions to have a go at drawing Army transport.

Watch experts from museums in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland sharing their thoughts on objects from our Easter Rising collection.

The Black Watch can trace its origins back to the early 18th century. It went on to fight in nearly all the British Army's campaigns and is now part of The Royal Regiment of Scotland.

Explore the history of Caribbean people in the British Army, and of the British Army in the Caribbean, through an interactive timeline.

Established in 1965, this unit was responsible for moving soldiers and materiel across the world. It continued in British Army service until 1993, when it became part of the Royal Logistic Corps.

Explore the theme of remembrance and the service of African and Caribbean men and women in the British Army with BlackPoppyRose.

Formed in 1716, this corps helps keep the British Army in the field by providing engineering and technical support. Known as ‘Sappers’, Royal Engineers have served in all of the Army’s campaigns.

12 September 2020: This month, the National Army Museum will open a major exhibition charting the Army’s time in Germany from the end of the Second World War to the present day.

Lieutenant-Colonel ‘Paddy’ Mayne played a vital role in the early successes of the Special Air Service (SAS), becoming one of its most important commanders.