Army and Empire: Gallery Trail

Follow this gallery trail to find out more about the Army’s role in the British Empire.
Army and Empire: Gallery Trail

Follow this trail to find objects related to the British Empire. Using the information in the captions and your own knowledge, answer the questions about the role of the Army around the world.

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Learning resources

Our growing selection of resources are designed to support young people’s learning needs in the classroom, at home or during a visit to the Museum.

Timeline

India, Empire and the Army: Interactive Timeline

Explore the history of the British Army in India and the British Empire's Indian armies through this interactive timeline packed with over 200 sources.

Secondary

World at War: Soldiers of Empire

Discover more about the contributions of soldiers from the British Empire in the First and Second World Wars.