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'Foe to Friend' exhibition space
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National Army Museum opens major exhibition ‘Foe to Friend: The British Army in Germany since 1945’

12 September 2020: This month, the National Army Museum will open a major exhibition charting the Army’s time in Germany from the end of the Second World War to the present day.

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Special Forces: In the Shadows
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Special Forces: Out of the Shadows

On 17 March 2018 the National Army Museum will open its first major exhibition since reopening in March 2017. Special Forces: In the Shadows will present ideas of security and secrecy through the lens of Special Forces, exploring what these elite regiments are, the training and skills required and examples from operations around the world over the past 70 years.

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The storming of Magdala, 1868
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Abyssinia Expedition

The 1868 expedition to Abyssinia (now Ethiopia) was one of the most ambitious and expensive military campaigns ever undertaken by the British Army.

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The defence of Rorke’s Drift 22-23 January 1879
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Defence of Rorke’s Drift

This battle took place on 22-23 January 1879. A huge force of Zulus attacked a small British garrison, but was eventually repelled after more than 12 hours of bitter fighting.

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Thomas the cavalry horse, c2012
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Horse heroes

Horses have played a vital role in supporting soldiers on and off the battlefield. Explore the stories of some of the most incredible horses in British military history.

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Prince Charles visiting the Queen’s Dragoon Guards in Kosovo, 1999
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The Sovereign’s soldiers

Whether participating in ceremonial events, visiting deployed troops, operating as regimental figureheads or personally serving in the Army, members of the Royal Family provide a constant and visible link between soldiers and their sovereign.

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Other ranks cap badge, The Parachute Regiment, c1973
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The Parachute Regiment

Established in 1942, this regiment forms Britain’s elite airborne infantry. Its soldiers are trained to be resilient, disciplined, versatile, aggressive in battle and self-reliant.

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Cap badge, 10th Gurkha Rifles, c1940
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10th Princess Mary’s Own Gurkha Rifles

Originally raised in 1890 as part of the Indian Army, this infantry regiment transferred to the British Army in 1948. After several decades of distinguished service, it was amalgamated into The Royal Gurkha Rifles in 1994.

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Sabretache badge of the Scots Guards, c1880
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The Scots Guards

This foot guard regiment was formed in 1662. As well as guarding the monarch and carrying out ceremonial duties, it has served on active deployments with the British Army throughout its history.

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Cap badge, 2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles), c1920
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2nd King Edward VII’s Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles)

This infantry unit was raised by the East India Company in 1815. It later served with distinction as part of the Indian Army until 1948, when it transferred to British Army service. In 1994, it was merged into The Royal Gurkha Rifles.

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The charge of the Heavy Brigade at Balaclava, 1854
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Death or glory: Famous cavalry charges

Cavalry charges might win a battle, but with poor leadership they could end in disaster. Many are remembered and celebrated because of the risk involved, whether successful or not.

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‘The 1st Cruiser’, 3rd County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters), Surrey, November, 1940
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The Sale Collection: Preparing for action

In the second instalment, we explore the wartime exploits of the 3rd County of London Yeomanry in 1940-41. During this time, the unit prepared for overseas deployment, training hard and getting to grips with a variety of armoured vehicles.

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