Global Role

Global Role gallery

Explore the global role of Britain’s armies from the age of empire to the international crises of the modern era.

Restoring Isandlwana

'The Battle of Isandlwana' is one of our most popular artworks. But a few years back, this iconic painting needed some tender loving conservation.

Lawrence of Arabia: The man behind the robes

Few British soldiers have a greater legend attached to them than Colonel TE Lawrence - better known as Lawrence of Arabia.

Defence of Rorke’s Drift

This battle took place on 22-23 January 1879. A huge force of Zulus attacked a small British garrison, but was eventually repelled after more than 12 hours of bitter fighting.

British soldiers watching the bombing of an enemy position in Musa Qala, 2006

Britain's most recent war in Afghanistan began in the wake of the '9/11' terrorist attacks on the United States. It continued for 13 years with the last combat troops leaving the country on 26 October 2014.