During the Kohima 80th Anniversary Weekend, Mark and Mary Ann Slim will be sharing memories of their famous grandfather, Field Marshal William Slim, with Dr. Robert Lyman.

Join us at 6:00 PM on 20th April for 'My Grandfather’s War: Field Marshal Slim'.
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Check out this recently conserved ceremonial trumpet banner from the early 20th century in our Army at Home gallery.

Before being put on display, the banner required extensive conservation work, you can learn more about the conservation process here:

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Patriotic Volunteers: Britain’s Cold War Home Front
📅 12.00pm, 26 April, FREE

Hear from Dr Matthew Grant as he discusses the role of civil defence groups in Britain during the Cold War.

Attend at the museum or online: nam.ac.uk/whats-on/patri…

In 1908, the Territorial Force (renamed the Territorial Army in 1920) was founded by the prominent statesman Richard Haldane.

Join us on May 17th for a talk on Richard Haldane and his proposals on defence, education, and governmental structure.

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Joining in for #PetDay with 'Crimean Tom', a stuffed tabby cat who resides in our Soldier gallery.
In 1855, British & French forces entered the ruins of Sebastopol in Crimea.
It was here that they found 'Tom', who was rescued and brought back to England.

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#OnThisDay in 1998, the Northern Ireland peace talks ended with a historic agreement, called the Good Friday Agreement, between the British and Irish governments, ending nearly three decades of violence.

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Germany has been at the heart of the British Army's story since 1945.

After the Second World War, the Army helped rebuild a devastated and divided nation.
Find out more in our temporary exhibition, 'Foe to Friend,' which closes on the 1st of SepT
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To counter mine detectors like this one, the Germans introduced non-metallic mines containing explosives made from wood or glass. These could only be found by systematically prodding the ground with a metal spike.
Object courtesy of National Army Museum
#DDay80
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SOE Operatives: The Secrets of Their Success
12.00pm, 19 April, FREE

In this talk, Carina Evans will offer an insight into the individuality of SOE operatives, while also looking at factors such as their background, upbringing and mindset.

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📷 Imperial War Museums

Tourism, Collecting and Foreign Encounters in Egypt
12.00pm , 12 April, FREE

Dr Simon Quinn reveals how soldiers serving during the Egyptian Campaign of 1801 experienced their new surroundings and made use of their free time.

Book now: nam.ac.uk/whats-on/touri…

A reminder of our upcoming
KOHIMA 80th ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND 20-21 April 2024 at National Army Museum to commemorate Battle of Kohima 1944. A stellar line-up of speakers inc
James Holland
Fergal Keane
Robert Lyman 🇺🇦
talks, book signings, re-enactors! Book tickets here:
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Today marks the 75th Anniversary of NATO 🎂

Since its launch on 4th April 1949 NATO has defended prosperity, peace, and common values for all its member countries🤝

Read more ⬇️
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#StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO #1NATO75Years

#OnThisDay , in 1944, The Battle of Kohima started, the fighting continued until 22nd April.

Interested in learning more about this battle, join us for a Kohima 80th Anniversary weekend, 20 - 21 April:
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The Kohima Educational Trust #battleofkohima

#DDayIn80Objects
The first Entertainments National Service Association (ENSA) personnel arrived in France only days after D-Day to entertain the troops in off-duty moments.

📸 Lorna Dean of ENSA in Normandy.

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The first Entertainments National Service Association (ENSA) personnel arrived in France only days after D-Day to entertain the troops in off-duty moments. Photograph of Lorna Dean of ENSA in Normandy. Object courtesy of National Army Museum.
#DDayIn80Objects
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Today is the 75th anniversary of NATO.

NATO is the cornerstone of British defence planning.

In recent years Nato has adapted to undertake peacekeeping roles and to participate in the global ‘war on terror’.

Find out more: nam.ac.uk/explore/nato-a…
#1NATO75years

Simon Doughty, co-author of Those Must Be The Guards sheds light on life in the iconic Household Division a in a talk at the National Army Museum

Date: 5 April 2024
Time: 12.00pm - 1.00pm

You can attend in person or online.

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Those Must Be The Guards
5 April, 12.00pm, FREE

Simon Doughty sheds light on life in the iconic Household Division and discusses how the act of serving Crown and Country has evolved over the last 50 years.

Book here: nam.ac.uk/whats-on/those…
📸 Crown Copyright

Black Redcoats: The Corps of Colonial Marines
6 April, 2.00pm, £8.00

Matthew Taylor reveals the untold story of the Colonial Marines, formerly enslaved African Americans who fought for, and found freedom with, British forces in the War of 1812

Book here: nam.ac.uk/whats-on/black…

#OnThisDay in 1900, The Irish Guards were formed.

Irish Guards was raised by order of Queen Victoria in April 1900 in response to acts of gallantry by Irish units during the Boer War.

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