In Focus

Each year of the commemorative period the National Army Museum's First World War activities will focus on a different theme: Outbreak (2014), Empire & Commonwealth (2015), Volunteers & Conscripts (2016), Women (2017), and Fallout (2018).

Outbreak

At the outbreak of war in 1914, the British Army had to adapt quickly to warfare on an unprecedented scale.

Empire & Commonwealth

A surprising and diverse range of soldiers from all over the Empire, Commonwealth and Dominions made a significant contribution to the British First World War effort.

Volunteers & Conscripts

Does your country have the right to compel you to do military service? Discover how the UK government crossed that line for the very first time 100 years ago.