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Outside an advanced dressing station at Tilloy-les-Mofflaines, Western Front, April 1917
Timeline
Learning resources
Uncover the history of medical developments in the British Army through this interactive timeline packed with nearly 200 sources.
Outside an advanced dressing station at Tilloy-les-Mofflaines, Western Front, April 1917
Transcript
Other
Interviewed in 1995, Mary Coomer recalls her time serving in the Auxiliary Territorial Service from 1938 to 1945.
Iranian Embassy Siege, 1980
Tour
Events
Follow expert guide Edward Richards on a British Sign Language (BSL) tour as he examines some of the daring operations undertaken by Special Forces units of the British Army. [ Sold Out ]
Somme 1916
Video
Learning resources
Explore the story of the Somme through a selection of objects from the National Army Museum's collections.
Bronze saker gun, 1530s
Story
Stories
Most of the objects held by the National Army Museum are in public ownership because of the generosity of individuals or organisations who have donated them.
Rise of the Lionesses: New spotlight exhibition explores changing roles of women in the British Army
Press
Other
A new focus exhibition at the National Army Museum in Chelsea explores the changing roles of women in the British Army from 1917 to the present day. The free exhibition is written in partnership with the WRAC Association and runs until 20 October 2019.
Kids trying on uniforms in Society gallery
Press
Other
On Thursday 22 November 2018, 26 school children from Year 6 at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Chelsea will take over the National Army Museum in the nationwide, annual Kids in Museums Takeover Day.
Aberdeenshire soldier’s story of courage and endurance
Press
Other
Today the National Army Museum is publishing the story of Captain Leith-Ross. This comes exactly 100 years after a precursor Special Forces unit, called Dunsterforce, was sent on a daring secret mission to northern Persia and the Caucasus to safeguard Baku’s oil from the Turks.
Aberdeenshire soldier’s story of courage and endurance
Conference
Other
This is the programme for the National Army Museum's two-day conference looking at alliances in the history of armed conflict from 1642 to the present day.
Operation Science: Supply Drop
Video
Learning resources
Explore the science behind parachutes and see how well Brussel sprouts can fly in this festive-themed video.
Cargo drop engineering challenge
Secondary
School workshops
Work against the clock and with limited resources to design and build a device to safely deliver cargo to your troops.
The legacy of the Lady with the Lamp
Press
Other
12 May 2020: Today marks 200 years since the birth of one of the most famous women in British history: The Lady with the Lamp, Florence Nightingale.