The Cold War: Gallery Trail

Follow this gallery trail to find out more about the role of the British Army during the Cold War.
The Cold War: Gallery Trail

Follow the trail to find objects related to the Cold War.

Using the information in the captions and your own knowledge, answer the questions to learn more about the role of the British Army during this period.

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Schools

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

Britain, the Army and the Cold War: Interactive Timeline

Explore the British Army’s role in the Cold War through this interactive timeline packed with over 100 sources. 

Secondary

The Cold War: Mission reconnaissance

Find out about key events during the Cold War and discover Brixmis, the secret reconnaissance arm of the British Army in occupied Germany.