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Berlin Wall installed at National Army Museum to mark 30th anniversary of its fall

As Britain re-examines its role in Europe, the National Army Museum reflects on 75 years of the British Army in Germany. Along with the installation of a section of the Berlin Wall to mark the 30th anniversary of its fall, the Museum also launches a new book about the British Forces in Germany and announces its major exhibition for 2020.

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Memorial to British Indian Army unveiled at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

The National Army Museum has reinvigorated the historic Indian Army Memorial Room at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst with unseen items from its collection.

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Take the Tank Challenge with the National Army Museum this summer

Big kids and little kids alike have been having fun at Victoria Station this week as they take part in the National Army Museum’s remote-control #TankChallenge.

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Rise of the Lionesses: New exhibition explores changing roles of women in the British Army

A new focus exhibition at the National Army Museum in Chelsea explores the changing roles of women in the British Army from 1917 to the present day. The free exhibition is written in partnership with the WRAC Association and runs until 20 October 2019.

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Penalty for disregarding D-Day secrecy: Death for your comrades

All of Abram Games's wartime posters were of equal relevance. But some of the most distinct are those which communicate the impact of idle chatter about operational matters.

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UK's National Army Museum to hand over locks of hair belonging to Emperor Tewodros II of Ethiopia

Following discussions between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the National Army Museum, an agreement has been reached on the manner and style of the hand-over to the Government of Ethiopia of locks of hair belonging to Emperor Tewodros II.

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The art of persuasion: Wartime posters by Abram Games

This major exhibition explores the life and legacy of the iconic designer Abram Games, focusing on his time as ‘Official War Poster Artist’ during the Second World War.

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National Army Museum responds to repatriation request from Ethiopia

The National Army Museum has agreed to repatriate items from its collection, considered to be human remains, following a request from the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in April last year.

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National Army Museum launches Spotlight Saturdays

The National Army Museum kicks off a new series of public events to showcase the work of specific regiments, topical themes or inspiring key campaigns in the nation's history, with 'Spotlight Saturdays'.

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