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Lawrence of Arabia, 1919

Lawrence of Arabia: The man behind the robes

Few British soldiers have a greater legend attached to them than Colonel TE Lawrence - better known as Lawrence of Arabia.

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

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.

British soldiers watching the bombing of an enemy position in Musa Qala, 2006

War in Afghanistan

Britain's most recent war in Afghanistan began in the wake of the '9/11' terrorist attacks on the United States. It continued for 13 years with the last combat troops leaving the country on 26 October 2014.

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After the battle. The Emir Mahmud brought prisoner to Herbert Kitchener, Atbara, 8 April 1898
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25 Jul 2025 FREE

The Battle of Atbara

Join Peter Hart as he explores the often-forgotten Battle of Atbara, a pivotal event during the war in Sudan that made Kitchener a household name.

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Army and Empire: Gallery Trail
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Army and Empire: Gallery Trail

Follow this gallery trail to find out more about the Army’s role in the British Empire.