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This record comprises all the information held by IWM’s War Memorials Register on this memorial name. The Register records information as stated on the memorial. If you believe the record is ...

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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 ...

We'd like to hear from you. We're currently running a survey to understand how IWM can improve access to its collections and research services. Complete the survey Since its foundation in 1917 IWM has ...

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, ...

The English Electric Lightning is a twin-engine, sweep-wing, single-seat, supersonic fighter. Developed to bring the RAF into the supersonic age, the aircraft was able to fly at twice the speed of ...

During the Battle of France, which takes place from May 10 to June 25, 1940, the German army wedges the British Expeditionary Force and parts of the French army into the Channel area at the northern ...