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This British Army cavalry regiment was raised in Ireland in 1693. It went on to serve in many campaigns until 1958, when it merged into The Queen's Royal Irish Hussars.

Interviewed in 1995, Mary Coomer recalls her time serving in the Auxiliary Territorial Service from 1938 to 1945.

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As Britain re-examines its role in Europe, the National Army Museum reflects on 75 years of the British Army in Germany. Along with the installation of a section of the Berlin Wall to mark the 30th anniversary of its fall, the Museum also launches a new book about the British Forces in Germany and announces its major exhibition for 2020.

This infantry unit was formed in 1881. It served in many British Army campaigns until 1968, when it became part of The Light Infantry.

24 April 2025: The National Army Museum is pleased to announce an exciting programme of live events including a 1940s-themed VE Day Dance, engaging talks and a major new digital series exploring the Army's role in 1945.

This infantry unit was raised in 1674 and subsequently served in many British Army campaigns during its long history. In 1968, it was amalgamated with three other fusilier regiments to form The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.

This British Army infantry unit was formed in 1689. It fought in many campaigns until 2007, when it became part of The Mercian Regiment.

This infantry regiment was created in 1881. It continued in British Army service until 1958, when it was amalgamated with The South Lancashire Regiment to form The Lancashire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Volunteers).

This unit was responsible for feeding the British Army. It was formed in 1941 and existed until 1993, when it became part of the Royal Logistic Corps.

5 April 2023: This April, the National Army Museum opens a new gallery, Conflict in Europe. Through extraordinary objects and engaging interactives, visitors will explore the role of the British Army in Europe, a story as relevant today as it was 350 years ago.

This armoured unit was formed in 1922. It continued in British Army service until 1971, when it was merged into the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.