History of Warfare: Gallery Trail

Follow the trail to find objects that explore the nature of warfare through time, from the British Civil Wars to the recent conflicts in the Middle East.
History of Warfare: Gallery Trail

Follow the trail to find 10 objects that show the development in warfare from the 17th century to the present day.

Using the information in the captions and your own knowledge, answer the questions about the selected gallery items.

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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.

Secondary

British Civil Wars: Pikemen, cavalrymen and musketeers

Using our handling collection, explore Civil War battle tactics, weaponry and equipment to consider the experience of warfare in the 17th century.

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.