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Lieutenant-General Sir Archibald Wavell, 1938
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Archibald Wavell: Britain's first wartime victor

Field Marshal Sir Archibald Wavell led an imaginative and flexible campaign against the Italians in North Africa. His triumph over their vastly superior forces was Britain’s first success of the war and paved the way for later victories.

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The Unknown Warrior prior to embarkation at Boulogne, 1920
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Virtual Exhibition: The Unknown Warrior

Discover the extraordinary story of the First World War’s Unknown Warrior through our virtual exhibition.

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'Making Sense of the Great War' book cover
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Making Sense of the Great War: Crisis, Englishness and Morale

Dr Alex Mayhew discusses the ways that ordinary soldiers on the Western Front viewed the First World War and their place within the conflict.

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Mark I tank C19 in Chimpanzee Valley during the Battle of Flers Courcelette, 1916
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Attack of the tanks

In September 1916, the face of battle changed forever. On an unsuspecting enemy, Britain unleashed its new secret weapon - the tank.

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Passing out parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, c1955
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Sandhurst, officers and the role of history

The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst has trained the Army’s officers since 1802. For generations, its officer cadets have endeavoured to live up to the academy’s motto: ‘Serve to Lead’.

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Ration party, Menin Road, 1917
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Battle of Passchendaele

In July 1917, the British and French launched a massive offensive near the Belgian city of Ypres. The bitter struggle that followed came to symbolize the horrors of trench warfare.

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Commonwealth soldiers in East Africa
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Commonwealth soldiers in East Africa

Discover the diverse range of soldiers who contributed to the British First World War effort in East Africa.

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Do you enlist?
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Do you enlist?

Experience some of the ways civilians were pressured to enlist during the First World War. Will you choose to hold out or opt in?

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Make Your Own Gift Tin
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Make Your Own Gift Tin

Discover the story of the Princess Mary Gift Tin in this festive First World War activity.

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Commonwealth soldiers at Gallipoli
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Commonwealth soldiers at Gallipoli

Discover the diverse range of soldiers who contributed to the British First World War effort at Gallipoli.

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The story of conscription
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The story of conscription

Explore the story of conscription from its origins before the First World War, through National Service and beyond.

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ATS women at a train station, 1944
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Breaking boundaries

During the Second World War, the women of the Auxiliary Territorial Service took on increasingly diverse roles. But, like their First World War predecessors, they were still prevented from fighting.

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