National Army Museum - Brothers in Arms exhibition, tanks, talks & more

 

Brothers in Arms 9 December 2021 - 6 May 2022 FREE Follow the story of the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry from D-Day to VE Day. This emotive exhibition, based on the book by James Holland, explores the reality of life in a tank - the danger, the camaraderie, the bravery – from the perspective of soldiers who served in this remarkable regiment. FIND OUT MORE

Tanks

Spotlight: Tanks 11 December 2021 FREE Join us for a day of talks, tours and family activities that will shine a spotlight on one of the most important advancements in military technology, the tank. Plus, get to see a Sherman in real life! BOOK NOW Let's Talk Tanks Video for ages 7 to 14 Emily, our Family Learning Producer, caught up with historian James Holland to explore some of the key questions about Second World War tank crews: what were their roles, where did they sleep, and how did they go to the loo! WATCH NOW

Virtual Battlefield Tours

Virtual Battlefield Tour: Balaklava 15 December 2021, 7.30pm £10.00 (£8.00 for members) Witness the battlefield at Balaklava like never before in this virtual tour led by Crimean War expert Patrick Mercer. Discover the courage, the tactics and the mistakes behind notable events including the Thin Red Line and the Charge of the Light Brigade. Dr Alastair Massie will be on hand to illustrate the story with key objects from our collection. BOOK NOW

Ireland

Irish Soldiers of the First World War 3 December 2021, 12.00pm FREE Join Professor Richard Grayson online or in the Museum as he investigates the experiences of Irish soldiers during and after the First World War. BOOK NOW Irish War of Independence On 6 December 1921, the Irish War of Independence came to an end with the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty. A hundred years on, we take a closer look at the origins, events and consequences of the conflict. FIND OUT MORE

Sale Collection

The Sale Collection: Operation Crusader It's 80 years since Operation Crusader, an Allied effort to drive German and Italian armoured forces out of North Africa in the Second World War. In the latest instalment of this series, told through the photographs of Major 'Jimmy' Sale, catch up with the 3rd County of London Yeomanry as they face a baptism of fire in the Libyan desert. FIND OUT MORE

Family Fun

Operation Science: Supply Drop Video for ages 7 to 14 Explore the science behind parachutes and see how well Brussel sprouts can fly in this festive-themed video. WATCH NOW Tiny Troopers 15 December 2021 £5.00 per child Tiny Troopers is back! Our monthly sensory sessions are full of song and play, perfect for children aged 2-4. BOOK NOW

Talks

Our War 10 December 2021, 12.00pm FREE In conversation with Julia Somerville OBE, Christopher Somerville reveals life-changing stories from people across the British Commonwealth who served in the Second World War. BOOK NOW Asia in Flanders Fields 16 December 2021, 6.30pm FREE Dominiek Dendooven launches his new book exploring Indian and Chinese experiences of the Western Front, and the effect of the First World War on the men and their home societies. BOOK NOW