Modern Conflict
From the end of World War Two to the current conflict in Afghanistan - museums, library and archive exhibitions continue to explore war and the role of the military in modern history. Explore it here with news, reviews, features, events, web links and much more...
Museums at Night 2012: Your guide to this year's military history events
From WWII bomber bases to medieval archery there's lots to entice military history fans out the house during the Museums at Night weekend of May 18-20 2012.
Kalashnikov schoolbook gives chilling insight into Afghan conflict at National Army Museum
A school textbook at the National Army Museum reveals how the Soviet-Afghan war touched the everyday lives of citizens in Afghanistan.
IWM North marks 30th anniversary of Falklands War with new photographic display
Images from the Imperial War Museum archives capturing both sides of the Falklands conflict have been blown up into huge frames outside the venue's Manchester home.
Team at IWM Duxford unveil restored RAF de Havilland Vampire WZ590 training jet
The newly restored aircraft is the result of a four year project by vounteers and staff at the IWM in which the Vampire was fully dismantled and restored.
Royal Air Force Nimrod delivered to RAF Museum Cosford
A low loader lorry has moved a 38-metre long Nimrod aircraft, retired last year after decades of military air service, to the RAF Museum in Cosford.
Six-tonne Sea King helicopter arrives at National Maritime Museum Cornwall
The National Maritime Museum Cornwall has taken delivery of a Sea King Helicopter ahead of a major Air Sea Rescue exhibition opening on March 19.
Rachael Lomas looks at the Falklands in new show at Weston-super-Mare Helicopter Museum
Based on interviews with veterans, West Country artist Rachael Lomas uses drawings and imagery to re-interpret the Falklands conflict in Inscape Landscape.
Extensive service for Vulcan Bomber ahead of busy Diamond Jubilee Year
Ahead of a busy 2012 including a series of Diamond Jubilee flights, the last flying Vulcan Bomber has begun a thorough winter service.
Museums and Heritage Sites mark Armistice Day and Remembrance Day 2011
All over Britain wreaths will be laid at War memorials as museums and heritage sites across the country mark the occasion with special events.
From Palestine to Israel: A Photographic Record of Destruction & State Formation, 1947-1950
The Mosaic Rooms in London play host to a striking display of images from the Israeli Archives assembled by Tel Aviv University visual theorist Ariella Azoulay.
