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The first professional British Army was formed in 1485 and this museum, housed in a concrete bunker, covers its history in the five centuries to date. Audio-visual presentations, dioramas and lifelike soldier mannequins bring to life the lot of the ordinary soldier in a manner that concentrates more on the daily hardships than on the glory of war.
Start in the basement, which moves from Agincourt to the American War of Independence. As well as a fine display of swords you can try on a civil war helmet and feel the weight of a cannon shot.
The Road to Waterloo follows the story of the soldiers in Wellington's army and includes a huge, scale model of the battlefield. Move on briskly through the Victorian Soldier exhibitions and, when you start to get fatigued by the uniforms and medals, pop up to the Uniform Gallery - not for more uniforms, but to learn some of the fascinating stories of the 'she-soldiers' of the 17th and 18th centuries who dressed as men in order to fight in the British Army. The Brixmis exhibition on information gathered during the Cold War is also surprisingly interesting.
Displays on the two World Wars bring the story up to date, though if you are particularly interested in this period you would be better off paying a visit to the Imperial War Museum.
Address: Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea
Phone: (020) 7730 0717 WEBSITE: www.national-army-museum.ac.uk
Open: Daily 10-5:30. Closed 24-26 Dec, 1 Jan, Good Fri, May Day public hol
Restaurant: Basic café (Inexpensive)
Metro: Sloane Square, then 10 minute walk
Accessible: Excellent Phone: (020) 7730 0717 ext 2243
Admission: Free
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