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  • The British Tommy and his changing role
  • The turbulent origins of the British Army
  • Perceptions of the frontline: how the war artists brought the message home

Modules in the Wars and conflict trail

Soldiers

ArticleFormation of Britain's Standing Army
ArticleThe Soldier's Trade in a Changing World
Activity: Battle of the Somme

Weapons

ArticleFrom Musket to Breech Loader
ArticleFrom the Field Gun to the Tank
Activity: Weapons Through Time

The Home Front

ArticleWomen at War: 'She-Soldiers' Through the Ages
ArticleThe Home Front in Two World Wars
Activity: Tales from the Home Front

Art and War

ArticleArt from the Frontline in World War One
ArticleArt and Daily Life in World War Two
Activity: Art in War


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