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Conference
Other
This is the programme for the National Army Museum's two-day conference looking at alliances in the history of armed conflict from 1642 to the present day.
Aberdeenshire soldier’s story of courage and endurance
Press
Other
Today the National Army Museum is publishing the story of Captain Leith-Ross. This comes exactly 100 years after a precursor Special Forces unit, called Dunsterforce, was sent on a daring secret mission to northern Persia and the Caucasus to safeguard Baku’s oil from the Turks.
Cargo drop engineering challenge
Secondary
School workshops
Work against the clock and with limited resources to design and build a device to safely deliver cargo to your troops.
The legacy of the Lady with the Lamp
Press
Other
12 May 2020: Today marks 200 years since the birth of one of the most famous women in British history: The Lady with the Lamp, Florence Nightingale.
Recruiting leaflet, Army Cadet Force, 1991
Timeline
Learning resources
Explore the history of the British Army Cadet Force and the Combined Cadet Force through this interactive timeline. 
National Army Museum marches towards opening
Press
Other
Today, the National Army Museum has announced that it will open to the public on 30 March 2017 after a three-year £23.75 million re-development project including £11.5 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
'An East View of the Great Cataract of Niagara', 1762
story
Stories
Thomas Davies' watercolour, ‘An East View of the Great Cataract of Niagara’ (1762), documents the struggle for control of North America and illuminates the history of British exploration and science.
'An East View of the Great Cataract of Niagara', 1762
Policies
Other
The Collections Development Policy will be published and reviewed from time to time, at least once every five years. This Policy supersedes and cancels all earlier and existing policies, practices and customs.
Troops of the Royal West African Frontier Force in the Arakan, Burma, 1944
Tour
Events
Follow expert guide Edward Richards on a British Sign Language (BSL) tour of our forthcoming exhibition ‘Beyond Burma: Forgotten Armies’.
Family letters tell tragedy of young soldier’s death on Armistice Day
Press
Other
A collection of letters and photographs reveals the story of 19-year-old Second Lieutenant Noel Evans and the tragic timing of his death on the morning the Armistice was signed.
Jacket worn by Captain John Malcolmson VC, c1860
Story
Stories
Our conservation team describes some of the essential work required to get one of the highlights of the Global Role gallery ready for display.
Revolver captured by Lawrence of Arabia donated to the National Army Museum
Press
Other
A revolver taken from a captured Turkish officer by Colonel TE Lawrence, popularly known as Lawrence of Arabia, has been donated to the National Army Museum.