I can’t fault the facilities at the National Army Museum - their galleries are immaculately laid out in an airy, bright and inviting building.
The museum is very closely affiliated with the army and I felt a little cynical about its purpose - rest assured you won’t be confronted with many difficult questions about their past activities.
Located in Lambeth
At the risk of stating the obvious, the National Army Museum is about the army while the Imperial War Museum is about war.
As such I found the IWM to be a more sombre experience, you won’t see as many displays of colourful uniforms but will learn more about the depressing realities of conflict.
The IWM is also larger and focuses only on the 20th Century and onwards, allowing them to cover their subjects in more depth.
James Holland relives the intense WWII battles at Monte Cassino, using first-hand accounts from soldiers to paint a vivid picture of the conflict.
David Willey discusses the significant role of tanks in the 1917 Battle of Cambrai, highlighting its impacts on warfare and military tactics.
Learn about the Jewish Brigade’s role in WWII, from its valiant combats in Italy to its crucial help in rescuing Holocaust survivors.
Paul Le Messurier talks about Major General John Le Marchant’s rise, uncovering his impact on military training and swordsmanship, plus his role in founding a notable military academy.
