Although factors like patriotism, financial security and the chance to travel have persuaded men and women to enlist, sport has also played a major role in British Army recruitment.
18 November 2021: Brothers in Arms is a free temporary exhibition that will run at the National Army Museum from 9 December 2021 to 6 May 2022, telling the story of the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry from D-Day to VE Day.
Formed in 1715, this cavalry unit had a long and distinguished service with the British Army. In 1922, it was merged into the 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own).
4 November 2025: A display from the Behind the Mask art engagement project and a new digital partnership with House of Memories form part of a wider Remembrance programme championing veterans' wellbeing.
The National Army Museum kicks off a new series of public events to showcase the work of specific regiments, topical themes or inspiring key campaigns in the nation's history, with 'Spotlight Saturdays'.
One hundred years ago in April 1918, Acting Lieutenant-Colonel Bowcher Clarke was commanding the 4th Battalion, The Worcestershire Regiment, when the German attack in Flanders began.
