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‘SAS Duty Before Glory’ book cover
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SAS Duty Before Glory

Join Tony Rushmer as he shares the story of 'SAS Original' Reg Seekings and his journey to become one of the most highly decorated Special Forces soldiers of the Second World War.

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Saving the guns at Maiwand, 1880
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Second Afghan War

Between 1878 and 1880, British-Indian forces fought a war to ensure that Afghanistan remained free from Russian interference. Although eventually successful, the British suffered several setbacks in their struggle to control the volatile country.

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10th (Prince of Wales's Own) Royal Hussars, 1812
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Cavalry roles

Soldiers who fought on horseback were known as cavalry. Often dominating the battlefield, they performed a variety of roles, from smashing enemy formations to scouting and reconnoitring.

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The Storming and Capture of the North Fort, Peiho, on 21 August, 1860
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Second China War

Between 1856 and 1860, British-Indian forces joined the French in a military expedition against Imperial China. Their victory further opened up China to Western traders and greatly weakened the Qing dynasty's imperial regime.

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Operation Science: Body Armour
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Operation Science: Body Armour

Go behind the scenes at the National Army Museum to discover more about an unusual item in our collection.

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Cap badge, 10th (Prince of Wales’s Own Royal) Hussars, c1896
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10th Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales’s Own)

Raised in 1715, this later became Britain's first ever hussar regiment. It served in many British Army campaigns until 1969, when it became part of The Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales's Own).

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Gurkhas at Peiwar Kotal, 1878
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The Gurkhas

Nepalese soldiers known as Gurkhas have fought for Britain since 1815. Here we explore their history and find out why they have long been regarded among the finest and fiercest soldiers.

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Captain Roger Courtney, 1943
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Roger Courtney: SBS pioneer

Major Roger ‘Jumbo’ Courtney founded the Special Boat Section during the Second World War. This became one of Britain’s most important Special Forces and was a parent unit of the modern Special Boat Service.

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Cap badge, The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort’s Own), 1927
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The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort’s Own)

This rifle regiment was formed in 1800 and was one of the first to undergo light infantry training. In 1966, it merged with the two other regiments of the Green Jackets Brigade to form The Royal Green Jackets.

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Boarding the troopship ‘Nevasa’ on route to Malaya, 1957
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What was National Service?

National Service, a standardised form of peacetime conscription, was introduced in 1947 for all able-bodied men between the ages of 18 and 30.

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Battle, Afghanistan, 2010. Oil on linen by Jules George, 2010
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Painting in the line of fire

Operating as non-combatants in some of the most dangerous environments in the world, war artists face a variety of challenges. Here, we take a look at how they overcome these difficulties.

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Napoleon at Waterloo, 1815
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Battle of Waterloo

The Battle of Waterloo was fought on 18 June 1815 between Napoleon’s French Army and a coalition led by the Duke of Wellington and Marshal Blücher. It was the decisive battle of its age.

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