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 | Spotlight: Second World War23 - 24 April 2022Visit the National Army Museum and gain a fresh perspective on the Second World War with our special weekend of talks, tours, workshops and dancing. Book tickets to a selection of Spotlight events across both days. And enjoy our free supporting programme, offering access to a range of living history, vehicles and archives. |
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 | Falklands at 40Until 17 June 2022FREEDiscover the story of the Islanders whose lives were altered by the Falklands War. This special display pays homage to the brave souls of the British Task Force, but also showcases the optimism and vibrancy of a community with a thriving future. |
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 | Brothers in ArmsUntil 6 May 2022FREEFollow the story of the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry, an elite British tank regiment whose men fought their way across North-West Europe in the final stages of the Second World War. |
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 | Field Marshal Sir John Chapple, 1931-2022Our deepest condolences to the family of Field Marshal Sir John Chapple, who died at home on 25 March after a short illness. Sir John was passionate about military heritage and history, and a steadfast supporter of the National Army Museum. |
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 | British Ground Operations in the Falklands War1 April 2022, 12.00pmFREEDr Gregory Fremont-Barnes discusses the tri-service operation in the Falkland Islands that ultimately relied on ‘boots on the ground’. |
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 | Jimmy Sale and the Sharpshooters8 April 2022, 12.00pmFREEDan Taylor explores a remarkable collection of photographs documenting the adventures of the 3rd County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters) during the Second World War. |
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 | With Maude and the Machine Gun Corps, 1916-1722 April 2022, 12.00pmFREETo mark the centenary of the disbandment of the Machine Gun Corps, Lieutenant General Sir Andrew Graham recounts the story of the Mesopotamia campaign from the perspective of an MGC section commander. |
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 | The Day Rommel Was Stopped29 April 2022, 12.00pmFREEChris Jephson revisits the Battle of Ruweisat Ridge, the stand that helped put a stop to Rommel’s North African advance during the Second World War. |
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 | Easter Holiday activities5 - 15 April 2022Why not visit the National Army Museum for some family fun this Easter holiday? Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test in our Codebreaker Challenge or have a go at creating your own delicious treats in our chocolate-making workshop! |
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 | Valerie Erskine HoweWhat would you do if your partner told you to get out there and 'learn about life' before they would marry you? Valerie Erskine Howe opted to join the Army... in the middle of a war. This is her story. |
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 | Mary CoomerThe voice of Mary Coomer, who served in the ATS during the Second World War, was recently discovered in the Museum's collection of oral history interviews. This is her story, in her own words. |
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 | Recording the Army’s Covid responseBritish Army personnel have made a significant contribution to the UK's Covid-19 response. In 2020, the National Army Museum initiated a contemporary collecting project to record their efforts. |
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 | Paul Sarrut: Interpreting the Army on the Western FrontThe French artist Paul Sarrut was posted to the British Army as a military liaison officer and interpreter during the First World War. He created an important visual record of the soldiers of the 3rd (Lahore) Division in France. |
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