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Explore how advertising and propaganda work, particularly focusing on recruitment campaigns of the First World War.

By September 1945, the Allies' full focus was on building a sustainable peace. During the final months of the year, British soldiers faced all manner of new challenges arising from the aftermath of the Second World War.

Explore how advertising and propaganda work, particularly focusing on recruitment campaigns of the First World War.

Explore the life and times of Walter Tull, one of Britain’s first black army officers, who served during the First World War.

Discover the diverse range of soldiers who contributed to Britain's First World War effort in East Africa.

Fought between 1756 and 1763, this conflict can claim to be the original 'world war'. Franco-British fighting in North America and India became part of a general war in Europe with far-reaching consequences.

Discover the diverse range of soldiers who contributed to Britain's First World War effort at Gallipoli.

Discover the story of the Princess Mary Gift Tin in this family-friendly, festive First World War activity.

Discover the diverse range of soldiers who contributed to Britain's First World War effort in Palestine.

Explore the story of conscription from its origins before the First World War, through National Service and beyond.

Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig commanded the British Army when it achieved arguably its greatest victories, those over the Germans on the Western Front. But for many his leadership was marked by unacceptable losses.

Experience some of the ways that civilians were persuaded and pressured to enlist in the Army during the First World War.