The initial defence plan against V1s “provided for three defence belts, a balloon barrage just outside London, a gun belt beyond that, and beyond that again a fighter zone.” In distinct zones, RAF ...

Britain invaded Eastern Africa in multiple stages in the last years of the nineteenth-century. They conquered many different peoples and destroyed traditional societies which had existed for centuries ...

This display houses the world’s largest collection of Victoria Crosses, alongside a significant collection of George Crosses. Discover over 250 stories of people who faced adversity and performed acts ...

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The Research Room is open five days a week. On Tuesdays to Fridays, we have 15 spaces for individual researchers to view up to 10 items each per day. Mondays are reserved for appointments to view ...

When the First World War broke out in 1914, Germany had a massive problem. The alliance between France and Russia left them totally surrounded, with only Austria Hungary on their side. Outnumbered, ...

Fuel your senses with fast flying, all action aerobatics in the air above and a jam-packed programme of entertainment on the ground below at the family-friendly Duxford Summer Air Show. Step back into ...

IWM North’s architecture delivers an award-winning immersive experience. Walk through a timeline of history from the First World War to the present day. Explore over 2,000 objects and immerse yourself ...

Wednesday 27 December to Sunday 23 February 2025. IWM Duxford’s winter spotlight exhibition tells the story of the aircraft and aircrew who fought in the Battles of France and Britain over the summer ...

We are aware of some problems currently affecting the War Memorials Register, and working to fix them as soon as possible. For updates please take a look at War Memorials Register development.

IWM's extensive collections reflect people from all walks of life. This makes us a practical resource to help put the wartime experiences of your relatives into context. We do not hold personal ...